ZTE Axon 50 Ultra vs ZTE Blade A73 5G
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Blade A73 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 45/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 628,581).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
ZTE Blade A73 5G
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2318
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 5G better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A73 5G, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 28 points higher (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | ZTE Blade A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | 163.5×75.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and ZTE Blade A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads ZTE Blade A73 5G by 126.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (71/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G by 28 points (73/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Blade A73 5G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra over the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.