Xiaomi 17 Pro vs ZTE Blade A72s
The Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A72s (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 34/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 333,647); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72s doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro
ZTE Blade A72s
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 198g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72s better?
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A72s, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 52 points higher (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (95/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro | ZTE Blade A72s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3569354 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3310 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10070 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2656x1220 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | 168.0×77.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $825 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A72s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A72s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A72s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro and ZTE Blade A72s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads ZTE Blade A72s by 969.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A72s
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (95/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade A72s — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro over the ZTE Blade A72s?
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.