Vivo X500 vs ZTE Blade A72s
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the ZTE Blade A72s (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 333,647); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72s doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
ZTE Blade A72s
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72s better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 211g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the ZTE Blade A72s, the Vivo X500 scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (96/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72s and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | ZTE Blade A72s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 168.0×77.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A72s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A72s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A72s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and ZTE Blade A72s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads ZTE Blade A72s by 1078.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A72s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (96/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72s and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A72s — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.