Motorola Edge 70 Max vs ZTE Blade A73 5G
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A73 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 45/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 628,581); the ZTE Blade A73 5G is noticeably lighter (197g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
ZTE Blade A73 5G
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 5G better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 221g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the ZTE Blade A73 5G, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 30 points higher (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | ZTE Blade A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.5×75.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and ZTE Blade A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads ZTE Blade A73 5G by 388.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A73 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G by 30 points (75/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Blade A73 5G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.