Samsung Galaxy M17 vs ZTE Blade A73
The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the ZTE Blade A73 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606; estimated prices are $130 and $124. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 26/100 vs 25/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 330,006).
Samsung Galaxy M17
ZTE Blade A73
- Higher AnTuTu: 607137 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 25W vs 5W
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Cheaper: $124 vs $130
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the ZTE Blade A73, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 1 points higher (26/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the ZTE Blade A73 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the ZTE Blade A73 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A73 and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | ZTE Blade A73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 607137 | 330006 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1963 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $130 | $124 |
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Blade A73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade A73
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and ZTE Blade A73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M17 leads ZTE Blade A73 by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $6. ZTE Blade A73 is cheaper by $6.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the ZTE Blade A73 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the ZTE Blade A73 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A73 and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 edges out the ZTE Blade A73 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Blade A73 — 25/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade A73 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.