Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs ZTE Blade A73
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ (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+ leads — 71/100 vs 34/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A73 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 333,647); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25+
ZTE Blade A73
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 60/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs the ZTE Blade A73, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 37 points higher (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | ZTE Blade A73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3219688 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9700 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Blade A73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 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+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Blade A73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25+ and ZTE Blade A73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads ZTE Blade A73 by 865.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (92/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 by 37 points (71/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Blade A73 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25+ over the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.