HMD Pulse+ vs ZTE Blade A73 5G
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, 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 34/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A73 5G is faster in AnTuTu (628,581 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
ZTE Blade A73 5G
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 197g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 628581 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 735 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1335
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the ZTE Blade A73 5G, the ZTE Blade A73 5G scores 11 points higher (45/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G leads (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | ZTE Blade A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 163.5×75.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and ZTE Blade A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Blade A73 5G leads HMD Pulse+ by 46.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (46/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Blade A73 5G is noticeably better than the HMD Pulse+ — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Blade A73 5G — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Blade A73 5G leads on performance (46/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the ZTE Blade A73 5G (66/100 vs 43/100).