Vivo iQOO 15T vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 31/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
ZTE Blade A72 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 216g
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 51 points higher (82/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the ZTE Blade A72 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads ZTE Blade A72 5G by 812.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A72 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (65/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (75/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the ZTE Blade A72 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 51 points (82/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.