Xiaomi 18 Fold vs ZTE Blade A73
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the ZTE Blade A73 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 34/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 333,647); the ZTE Blade A73 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
ZTE Blade A73
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 60/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the ZTE Blade A73, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 52 points higher (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Blade A73 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Fold | ZTE Blade A73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 1335 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A73
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and ZTE Blade A73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ZTE Blade A73 by 1466.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A73
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (99/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (85/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Blade A73 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Blade A73?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade A73 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Blade A73?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the ZTE Blade A73?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.