Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs ZTE Blade A73
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A73 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 34/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A73 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 333,647); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
ZTE Blade A73
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 25W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 190g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 60/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the ZTE Blade A73, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 41 points higher (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (97/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | ZTE Blade A73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Blade A73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A73
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Blade A73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and ZTE Blade A73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads ZTE Blade A73 by 809.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (91/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (73/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (97/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 by 41 points (75/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Blade A73 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.