Xiaomi 18 Pro vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 31/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro
ZTE Blade A72 5G
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 211g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 61 points higher (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 4888150 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1120x2436 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads ZTE Blade A72 5G by 848.0% 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 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (87/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 61 points (92/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.