ZTE Axon 41 5G vs ZTE Blade A72 4G

The ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Blade A72 4G (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads — 56/100 vs 33/100 (a 23-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 41 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72 4G doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G by 23 points (56/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money
ZTE Blade A72 4G
Performance
Display 53
Camera 10
Battery 51
Portability 35
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 203g vs 214g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better portability (41/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 4G better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 41 5G vs the ZTE Blade A72 4G, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 23 points higher (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the ZTE Blade A72 4G are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).

ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Blade A72 4G: The ZTE Blade A72 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 41 5G ZTE Blade A72 4G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Unisoc
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.7" Amoled 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 5W
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 44 MP 5 MP
RAM 3GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 11, MiFavor 11
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm
Weight 203 g 214 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
ZTE Blade A72 4G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
ZTE Blade A72 4G
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE Blade A72 4G
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (51/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the ZTE Blade A72 4G are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 41 5G or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G by 23 points (56/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the ZTE Blade A72 4G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Blade A72 4G — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 41 5G or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 41 5G over the ZTE Blade A72 4G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade A72 4G is a better fit for everyday use.