Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade A72s
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade A72s (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 34/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 333,647); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72s doesn't; the ZTE Blade A72s is noticeably lighter (198g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
ZTE Blade A72s
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72s better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 235g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade A72s, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | ZTE Blade A72s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 168.0×77.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A72s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A72s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A72s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and ZTE Blade A72s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ZTE Blade A72s by 1399.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A72s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (100/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72s by 58 points (92/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade A72s — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A72s?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade A72s?
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.