ZTE Blade A72 4G vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The ZTE Blade A72 4G (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads — 29/100 vs 17/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A72 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade V80 Design has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72 4G doesn't.

The ZTE Blade V80 Design is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A72 4G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Blade A72 4G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 32
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes ZTE Blade A72 4G better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Blade A72 4G vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the ZTE Blade V80 Design scores 12 points higher (29/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A72 4G is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (50/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

ZTE Blade A72 4G: The ZTE Blade A72 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade V80 Design: The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Blade A72 4G ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor Unisoc Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 900x1940
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 5W 5W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 11, MiFavor 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm
Weight 214 g
Price
Camera comparison
ZTE Blade A72 4G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Blade A72 4G
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Blade A72 4G
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A72 4G is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (50/100 vs 32/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Blade A72 4G or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The ZTE Blade V80 Design is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A72 4G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the ZTE Blade A72 4G and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The ZTE Blade A72 4G has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Blade A72 4G or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The ZTE Blade V80 Design leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Blade A72 4G over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The ZTE Blade A72 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.