Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs ZTE Blade A73
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A73 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 34/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A73 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 333,647); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
ZTE Blade A73
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 60/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 201g
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the ZTE Blade A73, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 39 points higher (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (96/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | ZTE Blade A73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3382020 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1335 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Blade A73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A73
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Blade A73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and ZTE Blade A73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads ZTE Blade A73 by 913.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (96/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (80/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 by 39 points (73/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Blade A73 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the ZTE Blade A73?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.