Nokia G21 vs ZTE Blade A73
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the ZTE Blade A73 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606. Both devices score the same overall rating of 34/100. Key differences: the Nokia G21 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G21
ZTE Blade A73
What makes Nokia G21 better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 5W
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 better?
- Better portability (60/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nokia G21 and the ZTE Blade A73 received the same MobileRank rating — 34/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 and the ZTE Blade A73 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G21 | ZTE Blade A73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade A73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade A73
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G21 and ZTE Blade A73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A73
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 and the ZTE Blade A73 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the ZTE Blade A73?
Both devices scored 34/100. They are identical on performance — 27/100 for both. The clearest difference is battery life: better on the Nokia G21 (44/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the ZTE Blade A73?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Blade A73 — 34/100.
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the ZTE Blade A73?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Nokia G21 (44/100 vs 43/100).