Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 31/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 515,647); the ZTE Blade A72 5G is noticeably lighter (211g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
ZTE Blade A72 5G
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 235g
- Better portability (40/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 61 points higher (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ZTE Blade A72 5G by 869.9% 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (92/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 61 points (92/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.