Vivo X500 Pro vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Vivo X500 Pro (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 leads — 90/100 vs 31/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 515,647); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
ZTE Blade A72 5G
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 211g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 59 points higher (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 40/100). 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 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (63/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads ZTE Blade A72 5G by 872.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A72 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (81/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (63/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 59 points (90/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
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.