Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE Blade A73 5G
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade A73 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 628,581); the ZTE Blade A73 5G is noticeably lighter (197g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZTE Blade A73 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 5G better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 223g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE Blade A73 5G, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZTE Blade A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| 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 | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.5×75.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and ZTE Blade A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ZTE Blade A73 5G by 774.8% 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 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A73 5G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.