Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs ZTE Blade A73 5G
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (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 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 45/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 628,581); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
ZTE Blade A73 5G
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 197g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 5G better?
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A73 5G, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 40 points higher (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (78/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | ZTE Blade A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 163.5×75.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and ZTE Blade A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads ZTE Blade A73 5G by 386.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (90/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (78/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G by 40 points (85/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Blade A73 5G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.