Tecno Phantom V Fold vs ZTE Blade A73

The Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the ZTE Blade A73 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 44/100 vs 25/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom V Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,453,683 vs 330,006); the ZTE Blade A73 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 299g).

The Tecno Phantom V Fold is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A73 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom V Fold
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 42
Design 0
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade A73
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 62
Value for money 100
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1453683 vs 330006
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 378
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 1335
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 299g

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Phantom V Fold vs the ZTE Blade A73, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 19 points higher (44/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade A73 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A73 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade A73 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (100/100 vs 55/100).

Tecno Phantom V Fold: The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade A73: The ZTE Blade A73 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Phantom V Fold ZTE Blade A73
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ Unisoc T606
AnTuTu 1453683 330006
Geekbench Single 1967 378
Geekbench Multi 5401 1335
Display 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2000x2296 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm
Weight 299 g 190 g
Price $124
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera
ZTE Blade A73
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2000x2296
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade A73
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
ZTE Blade A73
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Phantom V Fold and ZTE Blade A73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Phantom V Fold MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
44/100
1453683 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade A73 Unisoc T606
25/100 -340.5%
330006 AnTuTu

Tecno Phantom V Fold leads ZTE Blade A73 by 340.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Tecno Phantom V Fold
Price unknown
ZTE Blade A73
$124
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (25/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (53/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A73 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (62/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade A73 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the ZTE Blade A73?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A73 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the ZTE Blade A73?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the ZTE Blade A73 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the ZTE Blade A73?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (53/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the ZTE Blade A73?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Phantom V Fold over the ZTE Blade A73?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A73 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.