Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Blade A73 5G
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A73 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 45/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 628,581); the ZTE Blade A73 5G is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
ZTE Blade A73 5G
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 5G better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 225g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A73 5G, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 40 points higher (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | ZTE Blade A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.5×75.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and ZTE Blade A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ZTE Blade A73 5G by 527.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A73 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G by 40 points (85/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Blade A73 5G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.