Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs ZTE Blade A73
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A73 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 34/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 333,647); the ZTE Blade A73 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
ZTE Blade A73
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 60W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 214g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A73, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 50 points higher (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (96/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | ZTE Blade A73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 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 | 60W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Blade A73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
ZTE Blade A73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and ZTE Blade A73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads ZTE Blade A73 by 938.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (96/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (88/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (61/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Blade A73 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.