HMD Aura 2 vs ZTE Blade A73 5G
The HMD Aura 2 (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 Aura 2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
ZTE Blade A73 5G
What makes HMD Aura 2 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 Aura 2 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 Aura 2 (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 Aura 2 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 and the ZTE Blade A73 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | 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 | 256GB | 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 Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 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 Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and ZTE Blade A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Blade A73 5G leads HMD Aura 2 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 Aura 2 (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 Aura 2 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 and the ZTE Blade A73 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Blade A73 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 by 25 points (45/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura 2 and the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the ZTE Blade A73 5G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 2 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 Aura 2 or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Blade A73 5G leads on performance (46/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 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).