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; estimated prices are $1299 and $124. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 25/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 330,006); the ZTE Blade A73 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 214g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
ZTE Blade A73
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 330006
- 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 (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $124 vs $1299
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A73, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 50 points higher (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade A73 leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A73 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade A73 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (100/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | ZTE Blade A73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 330006 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $1299 | $124 |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Blade A73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
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
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
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 965.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1175. ZTE Blade A73 is cheaper by $1175.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (86/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (51/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A73 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (62/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade A73 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (100/100 vs 20/100).
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 (75/100 vs 25/100).
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 75/100, the ZTE Blade A73 — 25/100.
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 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
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. The ZTE Blade A73 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.