Vivo iQOO 15T vs ZTE Blade A73 5G
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade A73 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 45/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 628,581); the ZTE Blade A73 5G is noticeably lighter (197g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
ZTE Blade A73 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 5G better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 216g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the ZTE Blade A73 5G, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 37 points higher (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | ZTE Blade A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.5×75.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and ZTE Blade A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads ZTE Blade A73 5G by 648.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A73 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (65/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G by 37 points (82/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Blade A73 5G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.