Vivo X500 vs ZTE Blade A72 4G
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the ZTE Blade A72 4G (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 33/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72 4G doesn't; the Vivo X500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
ZTE Blade A72 4G
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 214g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 4G better?
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the ZTE Blade A72 4G, the Vivo X500 scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (50/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | ZTE Blade A72 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 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) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A72 4G
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display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (94/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (50/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A72 4G — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.