Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs ZTE Blade A73
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A73 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 333,647); the ZTE Blade A73 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
ZTE Blade A73
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 226g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A73, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | ZTE Blade A73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3667711 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A73
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and ZTE Blade A73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ZTE Blade A73 by 999.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A73
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (97/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (93/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A73?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A73 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the ZTE Blade A73?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.