Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs ZTE Blade A73
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A73 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606; estimated prices are $1999 and $124. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 61/100 vs 25/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A73 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 330,006); the ZTE Blade A73 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
ZTE Blade A73
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 25W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $124 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 25/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs the ZTE Blade A73, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 36 points higher (61/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 leads (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade A73 leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (76/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A73 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade A73 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (100/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | ZTE Blade A73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3065623 | 330006 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2910 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9174 | 1335 | |
| Display | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2184x1968 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $1999 | $124 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Blade A73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A73
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Blade A73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and ZTE Blade A73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads ZTE Blade A73 by 829.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1875. ZTE Blade A73 is cheaper by $1875.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (67/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (76/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A73 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (62/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade A73 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (100/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 by 36 points (61/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Blade A73 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 over the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade A73 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.