Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs ZTE Blade A73
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (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 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 34/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 333,647); the ZTE Blade A73 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
ZTE Blade A73
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 218g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A73, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 46 points higher (80/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | ZTE Blade A73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3128552 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Blade A73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Blade A73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and ZTE Blade A73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads ZTE Blade A73 by 837.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (92/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (88/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 by 46 points (80/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Blade A73 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.