Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs ZTE Blade A73 5G
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A73 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 628,581); the ZTE Blade A73 5G is noticeably lighter (197g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
ZTE Blade A73 5G
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 5G better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 224g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs the ZTE Blade A73 5G, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | ZTE Blade A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 163.5×75.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $892 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and ZTE Blade A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads ZTE Blade A73 5G by 528.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A73 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (83/100 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Blade A73 5G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) over the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.