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; estimated prices are $1099 and $124. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 63/100 vs 25/100 (a 38-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 330,006); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 190g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
ZTE Blade A73
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 330006
- 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 (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 62/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper: $124 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the ZTE Blade A73, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 38 points higher (63/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 leads (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade A73 leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (73/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (96/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade A73 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (100/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | ZTE Blade A73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 330006 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $1099 | $124 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Blade A73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
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
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Blade A73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
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 819.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $975. ZTE Blade A73 is cheaper by $975.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (73/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (36/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (96/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade A73 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (100/100 vs 34/100).
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 38 points (63/100 vs 25/100).
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 63/100, the ZTE Blade A73 — 25/100.
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 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade A73 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.