HMD Skyline vs ZTE Blade A73 5G
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the ZTE Blade A73 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 45/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A73 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Skyline is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 628,581).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
ZTE Blade A73 5G
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 2318
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 209g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the ZTE Blade A73 5G, the HMD Skyline scores 17 points higher (62/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G leads (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | ZTE Blade A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 163.5×75.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and ZTE Blade A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Skyline leads ZTE Blade A73 5G by 27.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (90/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (75/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (66/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The HMD Skyline is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A73 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Blade A73 5G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The HMD Skyline leads on performance (53/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline 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 Skyline (90/100 vs 44/100).