Tecno Pop 5X vs ZTE Blade A73
The Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Blade A73 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade A73 leads — 25/100 vs 9/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A73 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade A73 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 190g).
Tecno Pop 5X
ZTE Blade A73
- Lighter: 150g vs 190g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 62/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pop 5X vs the ZTE Blade A73, the ZTE Blade A73 scores 16 points higher (25/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade A73 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 leads (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade A73 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade A73 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade A73 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade A73 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pop 5X | ZTE Blade A73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 330006 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 5W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | Android 13 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | $124 |
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade A73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade A73
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop 5X
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade A73 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade A73 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (36/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (100/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade A73 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 5X or the ZTE Blade A73?
The ZTE Blade A73 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pop 5X — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 5X and the ZTE Blade A73?
The Tecno Pop 5X has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the ZTE Blade A73 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 5X or the ZTE Blade A73?
The ZTE Blade A73 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 5X over the ZTE Blade A73?
The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A73 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.