Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZTE Blade A72 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 223g
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE Blade A72 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 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 17 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ZTE Blade A72 5G by 966.4% 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 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (90/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE Blade A72 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.