Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 51/100 vs 31/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 515,647); the ZTE Blade A72 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
ZTE Blade A72 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 211g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 20 points higher (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the ZTE Blade A72 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 954090 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads ZTE Blade A72 5G by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (58/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (32/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (56/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the ZTE Blade A72 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 20 points (51/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on camera score (32/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on performance (58/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (56/100 vs 32/100).