Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs ZTE Blade A72 5G

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 12/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Blade A72 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 211g).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 21 points (33/100 vs 12/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 37
Design 81
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade A72 5G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 36
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 175g vs 211g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 36/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?

  • Overall rating 12/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 21 points higher (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro: The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade A72 5G: The ZTE Blade A72 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro ZTE Blade A72 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 MediaTek Dimensity 700
AnTuTu 515647
Geekbench Single 688
Geekbench Multi 1794
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm
Weight 175 g 211 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
ZTE Blade A72 5G
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade A72 5G
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
ZTE Blade A72 5G
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (37/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (81/100 vs 36/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 21 points (33/100 vs 12/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 12/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A72 5G is a better fit for everyday use.