Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs ZTE Blade A73 5G
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A73 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 628,581); the ZTE Blade A73 5G is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
ZTE Blade A73 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 5G better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 227g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A73 5G, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | ZTE Blade A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 163.5×75.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and ZTE Blade A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads ZTE Blade A73 5G by 632.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A73 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A73 5G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.