Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs ZTE Blade A72 4G

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the ZTE Blade A72 4G (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 17/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A72 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 214g).

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A72 4G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade A72 4G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 32
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 214g

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 32/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 4G better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the ZTE Blade A72 4G, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 13 points higher (30/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A72 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (65/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade A72 4G: The ZTE Blade A72 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) ZTE Blade A72 4G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Unisoc
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 44W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 3GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 11, MiFavor 11
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm
Weight 188 g 214 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Blade A72 4G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade A72 4G
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
ZTE Blade A72 4G
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
45
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 Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A72 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (65/100 vs 32/100).

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 Z9 (India) or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A72 4G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Blade A72 4G?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE Blade A72 4G — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the ZTE Blade A72 4G?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A72 4G is a better fit for everyday use.