Vivo X500 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 31/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
ZTE Blade A72 5G
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 61 points higher (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (85/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads ZTE Blade A72 5G by 838.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (85/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 61 points (92/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.