Motorola Signature vs ZTE Blade A73

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A73 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 330,006); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.4mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
ZTE Blade A73
Performance 27
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 330006
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 378
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1335
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 60/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 better?

  • Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the ZTE Blade A73, the Motorola Signature scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (78/100 vs 60/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade A73: The ZTE Blade A73 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature ZTE Blade A73
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc T606
AnTuTu 3942923 330006
Geekbench Single 3640 378
Geekbench Multi 11033 1335
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 5W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm
Weight 186 g 190 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
ZTE Blade A73
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
ZTE Blade A73
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
ZTE Blade A73
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and ZTE Blade A73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade A73 Unisoc T606
34/100 -1094.8%
330006 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads ZTE Blade A73 by 1094.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
ZTE Blade A73
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (98/100 vs 27/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (84/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (91/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (77/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (78/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Blade A73?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the ZTE Blade A73?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A73 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Blade A73?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Blade A73?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the ZTE Blade A73?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade A73 is a better fit for everyday use.