Vivo X500 Pro vs ZTE Blade A73 5G
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade A73 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 45/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 628,581).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
ZTE Blade A73 5G
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 197g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 5G better?
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A73 5G, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 45 points higher (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | ZTE Blade A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 163.5×75.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and ZTE Blade A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads ZTE Blade A73 5G by 698.1% 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 X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G by 45 points (90/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Blade A73 5G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.