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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads — 48/100 vs 34/100 (a 14-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 (561,891 vs 333,647); the ZTE Blade A73 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
ZTE Blade A73
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 561891 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Neo vs the ZTE Blade A73, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo scores 14 points higher (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 Neo | ZTE Blade A73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 561891 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $140 | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade A73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade A73
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Blade A73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 7 Neo and ZTE Blade A73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads ZTE Blade A73 by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A73
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (43/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (71/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A73 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
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 48/100, the ZTE Blade A73 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads on performance (43/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Neo over the ZTE Blade A73?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (71/100 vs 43/100).