Vivo iQOO 15 vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 31/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 515,647); the Vivo iQOO 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
ZTE Blade A72 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 215g
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 55 points higher (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads ZTE Blade A72 5G by 628.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A72 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (94/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 55 points (86/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.