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).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G by 30 points (75/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Max

Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 72

ZTE Blade A73 5G

Performance 46
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 66
Portability 55
Value for money —

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).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

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
40
camera

ZTE Blade A73 5G

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

ZTE Blade A73 5G

  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery

ZTE Blade A73 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery

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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3073131 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade A73 5G Unisoc T760
45/100 -388.9%
628581 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads ZTE Blade A73 5G by 388.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Max

$500

ZTE Blade A73 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

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.