Xiaomi 17 Max vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 31/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Max
ZTE Blade A72 5G
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 219g
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 57 points higher (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Max | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 3654776 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads ZTE Blade A72 5G by 608.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A72 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (90/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 57 points (88/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.