Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs ZTE Blade A72s
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A72s (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 34/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 333,647); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72s doesn't; the ZTE Blade A72s is noticeably lighter (198g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
ZTE Blade A72s
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72s better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 224g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs the ZTE Blade A72s, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 53 points higher (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72s is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | ZTE Blade A72s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 168.0×77.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $892 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A72s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A72s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A72s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and ZTE Blade A72s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads ZTE Blade A72s by 1083.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A72s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (98/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72s is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s by 53 points (87/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Blade A72s — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) over the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.