Tecno Pova 7 Neo vs ZTE Blade A73

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate, while the ZTE Blade A73 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606; estimated prices are $140 and $124. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads — 30/100 vs 25/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is faster in AnTuTu (560,883 vs 330,006); the ZTE Blade A73 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo edges out the ZTE Blade A73 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 35
Battery 56
Design 37
Value for money 100
ZTE Blade A73
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 62
Value for money 100
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 560883 vs 330006
  • Better Geekbench Single: 760 vs 378
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1890 vs 1335
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (35/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 36/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 210g
  • Cheaper: $124 vs $140

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Neo vs the ZTE Blade A73, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo scores 5 points higher (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A73 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (62/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

Tecno Pova 7 Neo: The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade A73: The ZTE Blade A73 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pova 7 Neo ZTE Blade A73
Processor MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate Unisoc T606
AnTuTu 560883 330006
Geekbench Single 760 378
Geekbench Multi 1890 1335
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2460 720x1612
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 5W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 13
NFC yes
Dimensions 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm
Weight 210 g 190 g
Price $140 $124
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
35
camera
ZTE Blade A73
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
ZTE Blade A73
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
ZTE Blade A73
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Pova 7 Neo and ZTE Blade A73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Pova 7 Neo MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
30/100
560883 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade A73 Unisoc T606
25/100 -70.0%
330006 AnTuTu

Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads ZTE Blade A73 by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
$140
ZTE Blade A73
$124

Price difference: $16. ZTE Blade A73 is cheaper by $16.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (56/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A73 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (62/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the ZTE Blade A73?

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo edges out the ZTE Blade A73 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Neo and the ZTE Blade A73?

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE Blade A73 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the ZTE Blade A73?

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads on camera score (35/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Neo over the ZTE Blade A73?

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade A73 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.