Vivo iQOO 15T vs ZTE Blade A72s
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade A72s (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 34/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 333,647); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72s doesn't; the ZTE Blade A72s is noticeably lighter (198g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
ZTE Blade A72s
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72s better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 216g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the ZTE Blade A72s, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 48 points higher (82/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72s is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | ZTE Blade A72s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.0×77.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A72s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and ZTE Blade A72s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads ZTE Blade A72s by 1310.0% 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 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (97/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (65/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72s is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s by 48 points (82/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Blade A72s — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.