ZTE Blade A36 vs ZTE Blade A56

The ZTE Blade A36 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7200, while the ZTE Blade A56 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade A56 leads — 32/100 vs 30/100 (a 2-point difference).

The ZTE Blade A56 edges out the ZTE Blade A36 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Blade A36
Performance 30
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 52
Value for money
ZTE Blade A56
Performance 30
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 51
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes ZTE Blade A36 better?

  • Overall rating 30/100
What makes ZTE Blade A56 better?

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Blade A36 vs the ZTE Blade A56, the ZTE Blade A56 scores 2 points higher (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A56 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A56 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).

ZTE Blade A36: The ZTE Blade A36 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade A56: The ZTE Blade A56 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Blade A36 ZTE Blade A56
Processor Unisoc T7200 Unisoc T7200
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single 560 560
Geekbench Multi 1700 1700
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 720x1600
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W 10W
Main camera 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB 4GB
Storage 64GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 15
NFC no no
Dimensions 167.6×77.4×8.3 mm 167.6×77.4×8.3 mm
Weight 193 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ZTE Blade A36
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Blade A56
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Blade A36
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
ZTE Blade A56
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Blade A36
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Blade A56
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • Wireless charging: no data
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A56 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A56 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Blade A36 or the ZTE Blade A56?

The ZTE Blade A56 edges out the ZTE Blade A36 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ZTE Blade A36 and the ZTE Blade A56?

The ZTE Blade A36 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE Blade A56 — 32/100.

Should you choose the ZTE Blade A36 over the ZTE Blade A56?

The ZTE Blade A36 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A56 is a better fit for everyday use.