ZTE just announced two new budget devices in Malaysia, the Blade A72 and Blade A52, both of which come with UNISOC processors, big batteries, and the same main cameras.
Both the ZTE Blade A72 and Blace A52 are powered by the same UNISOC SC9863A octa-core processors clocked at 1.6GHz and have IMG8322 GPU. The duo also has a triple-camera setup on the back that consists of a 13-megapixel main shooter and two 2-megapixel obligatory sensors.

Being the more expensive model, the Blade A72 gets to have 3GB of RAM, while the A52 settles for 2GB. It also has a 6,000mAh battery while the latter only has 5,000mAh, as well as a bigger and faster 6.7-inch 90Hz screen versus the A52’s 6.5-inch that refreshes at the standard 60Hz.
So it doesn’t get entirely left behind, the A52 shares the same 64GB of storage with the A72, as well as last generation’s Android 11 operating system with the brand’s MiFovor 11 interface on top.

The ZTE Blade A72 has a price of MYR499 (around Php6,000) while the Blade A52 comes in at MYR399 (around Php4,800).
ZTE Blade A72 Specs
- Android 11, MiFovor 11
- Dual SIM, Dual standby
- 6.75-inch HD+ IPS display
- 90Hz refresh rate
- 1.6GHz UNISOC SC9863A octa-core processor
- 3GB RAM
- IMG8322 GPU
- 64GB internal storage, expandable via microSD
- 5-megapixel front camera
- 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth sensor) rear cameras, LED flash
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
- HSPA+, 4G LTE
- WiFi
- Bluetooth
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
- USB Type-C
- Dimensions: 168 x 77.5 x 9.4mm
- Weight: 214g
- Colors: Space Gray, Sky Blue
- 6,000mAh non-removable battery
ZTE Blade A52 Specs
- Android 11, MiFovor 11
- Dual SIM, Dual standby
- 6.52-inch HD+ IPS display
- 60Hz refresh rate
- 1.6GHz UNISOC SC9863A octa-core processor
- 2GB RAM
- IMG8322 GPU
- 64GB internal storage, expandable via microSD
- 5-megapixel front camera
- 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth sensor) rear cameras, LED flash
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
- HSPA+, 4G LTE
- WiFi
- Bluetooth
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
- USB Type-C
- Dimensions: 168 x 77.5 x 9.4mm
- Weight: 214g
- Colors: Space Gray, Sky Blue, Silk Gold
- 5,000mAh non-removable battery