Side-by-side technical data
ZTE Blade A72 vs Xiaomi Redmi A2
Comparison between ZTE Blade A72 and Xiaomi Redmi A2: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE Blade A72, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Blade A72 | Redmi A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.5 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.6 | 2.3 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| Battery & charging | 6.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE Blade A72, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 390 ppi
- against 269 ppi
Xiaomi Redmi A2, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 127,000
- against 115,000
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Weight
- 192 g
- against 214 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Blade A72 | Redmi A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | IMG8322 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 115,000 | 127,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 229 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 842 |
| CPU Description | 4x Cortex•A55 1.6 GHz + 4x Cortex•A55 1.2 GHz | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.2 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.7 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Blade A72 | Redmi A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Cyan | Blue, Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 9.4 mm | 9.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.5 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 168 mm | 164.9 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 192 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.5 % Best value | 81 % |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Blade A72 | Redmi A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 22.5 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Blade A72 | Redmi A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 420 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ Best value | 6.52″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 390 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, IPS LCD, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Blade A72 | Redmi A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Blade A72 | Redmi A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Blade A72 | Redmi A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Blade A72 | Redmi A2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.1 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.01 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.9 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Blade A72 | Redmi A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Blade A72 | Redmi A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 23028RN4DG, 23026RN54G |
