Vivo X500 vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 515,647); the Vivo X500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
ZTE Blade A72 5G
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Vivo X500 scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 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) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads ZTE Blade A72 5G by 662.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A72 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (96/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (84/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.