HMD Arc vs ZTE Blade A73 5G
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the ZTE Blade A73 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade A73 5G leads — 45/100 vs 20/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade A73 5G is faster in AnTuTu (628,581 vs 153,667); the ZTE Blade A73 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
ZTE Blade A73 5G
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 197g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 628581 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 735 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 846
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the ZTE Blade A73 5G, the ZTE Blade A73 5G scores 25 points higher (45/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G leads (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G notably outperforms the HMD Arc (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G notably outperforms the HMD Arc (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc and the ZTE Blade A73 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | ZTE Blade A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 163.5×75.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and ZTE Blade A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Blade A73 5G leads HMD Arc by 75.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (46/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G notably outperforms the HMD Arc (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G notably outperforms the HMD Arc (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc and the ZTE Blade A73 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Blade A73 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 25 points (45/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the ZTE Blade A73 5G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Blade A73 5G leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Blade A73 5G leads on performance (46/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the ZTE Blade A73 5G (46/100 vs 9/100).