HMD Crest vs ZTE Blade A73 5G
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the ZTE Blade A73 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Crest leads — 50/100 vs 45/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A73 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
ZTE Blade A73 5G
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 5G better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 205g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the ZTE Blade A73 5G, the HMD Crest scores 5 points higher (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G leads (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G notably outperforms the HMD Crest (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | ZTE Blade A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 163.5×75.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest and ZTE Blade A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G notably outperforms the HMD Crest (66/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The HMD Crest edges out the ZTE Blade A73 5G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the ZTE Blade A73 5G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The HMD Crest leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the HMD Crest (81/100 vs 44/100).