Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) 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 Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 12/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Blade A72 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 211g).
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 211g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 36/100)
- Overall rating 12/100
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 18 points higher (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 12/100). 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 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1794 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 211 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 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, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (42/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (65/100 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 Z9 (India) or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A72 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 12/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
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 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A72 5G is a better fit for everyday use.