Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs ZTE Blade A72s
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A72s (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 333,647); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72s doesn't; the ZTE Blade A72s is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
ZTE Blade A72s
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72s better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A72s, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | ZTE Blade A72s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 168.0×77.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A72s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A72s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A72s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and ZTE Blade A72s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads ZTE Blade A72s by 1279.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A72s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (99/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A72s — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.