Xiaomi 18 Fold vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 31/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 515,647); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
ZTE Blade A72 5G
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 219g
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 55 points higher (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (64/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 1736 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ZTE Blade A72 5G by 913.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A72 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (99/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (75/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (64/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 55 points (86/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.