ZTE Axon 50 Ultra vs ZTE Blade A73
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Blade A73 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 34/100 (a 39-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 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
ZTE Blade A73
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A73, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 39 points higher (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | ZTE Blade A73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| 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 | 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A73
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and ZTE Blade A73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads ZTE Blade A73 by 325.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (71/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 by 39 points (73/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A73?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Blade A73 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73?
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?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra over the ZTE Blade A73?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.