ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition vs ZTE Blade A72 4G
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Blade A72 4G (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 33/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A72 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72 4G doesn't; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.4mm).
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 204g vs 214g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition vs the ZTE Blade A72 4G, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 38 points higher (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (52/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | ZTE Blade A72 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 18GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 11, MiFavor 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (80/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G by 38 points (71/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Blade A72 4G — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition over the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Blade A72 4G is a better fit for everyday use.