Vivo X500 Pro vs ZTE Blade A72 4G

The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade A72 4G (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 33/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72 4G doesn't; the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 214g).

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G by 57 points (90/100 vs 33/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

ZTE Blade A72 4G

Performance —
Display 53
Camera 10
Battery 51
Portability 35
Value for money —

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 192g vs 214g

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 35/100)

What makes ZTE Blade A72 4G better?


  • Overall rating 33/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A72 4G, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 57 points higher (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (63/100 vs 35/100).

Vivo X500 Pro: The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo X500 Pro ZTE Blade A72 4G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Unisoc
AnTuTu 5016623 —
Geekbench Single 4188 —
Geekbench Multi 13145 —
Display 6.4" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1216x2660 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6510 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 90W 5W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 17 Android 11, MiFavor 11
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm
Weight 192 g 214 g
Launch price $970 —

Camera comparison

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

ZTE Blade A72 4G

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Display comparison

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

ZTE Blade A72 4G

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display

Battery and charging

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

ZTE Blade A72 4G

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

ZTE Blade A72 4G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (94/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (81/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (63/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G by 57 points (90/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the ZTE Blade A72 4G?

The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Blade A72 4G — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the ZTE Blade A72 4G?

The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.