Xiaomi 17 Pro vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) 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 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 31/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 515,647); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro
ZTE Blade A72 5G
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 211g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 55 points higher (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (64/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 3569354 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3310 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10070 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2656x1220 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $825 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads ZTE Blade A72 5G by 592.2% 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (84/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (64/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 55 points (86/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.