Nokia 8 vs ZTE Blade A73

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the ZTE Blade A73 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade A73 leads — 34/100 vs 29/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A73 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 330,006); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 190g).

The ZTE Blade A73 edges out the Nokia 8 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
ZTE Blade A73
Performance 27
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 330006
  • Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 378
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 1335
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 5W
  • Lighter: 160g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (52/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 60/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the ZTE Blade A73, the ZTE Blade A73 scores 5 points higher (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade A73 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade A73 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (84/100 vs 60/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade A73: The ZTE Blade A73 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 ZTE Blade A73
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Unisoc T606
AnTuTu 438016 330006
Geekbench Single 427 378
Geekbench Multi 1500 1335
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2560x1440 720x1612
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 5W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 13
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm
Weight 160 g 190 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
ZTE Blade A73
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
ZTE Blade A73
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
ZTE Blade A73
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and ZTE Blade A73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade A73 Unisoc T606
34/100 -32.7%
330006 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads ZTE Blade A73 by 32.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
ZTE Blade A73
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 27/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade A73 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (84/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Blade A73?

The ZTE Blade A73 edges out the Nokia 8 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the ZTE Blade A73?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the ZTE Blade A73 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Blade A73?

The ZTE Blade A73 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Blade A73?

The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the ZTE Blade A73?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A73 is a better fit for everyday use.