Vivo iQOO Z7 vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 12/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 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 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 211g).
Vivo iQOO Z7
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 211g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 36/100)
- Overall rating 12/100
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 14 points higher (26/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (83/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1794 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 211 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (30/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (83/100 vs 36/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A72 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 12/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A72 5G is a better fit for everyday use.