HMD Pulse Pro
#2964
ZTE Blade A73
#3177Category Breakdown
HMD Pulse Pro
ZTE Blade A73
Performance
75.475.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
75.873.0
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
61.159.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.843.2
Summary
- The HMD Pulse Pro and ZTE Blade A73 both feature a 90Hz IPS LCD display, with the Pulse Pro measuring 6.65 inches and the Blade A73 at 6.6 inches, offering similar resolutions and pixel densities.
- Performance-wise, both devices utilize the Unisoc T606 chipset with identical CPU and GPU configurations, but the Pulse Pro offers more RAM options.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 50 MP main sensor, but the Blade A73 has a wider aperture of f/1.8, while the Pulse Pro's selfie camera is more powerful at 50 MP compared to the Blade A73's 5 MP.
- Both phones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, though the Blade A73 supports faster charging at 22.5W versus the Pulse Pro's 20W.
- The Pulse Pro runs on Android 14, while the Blade A73 operates on Android 13, which may influence software experience and updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Pulse Pro
ZTE Blade A73
General
Release Date
2024, April 24
2023, August 31
Announced
2024, April 24
2023, August 31
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Blade V50 Smart
Display
Size
6.65"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Mali-G57 MP1
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, (wide), AF2 MP, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
50 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh, user replaceable
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
20W wired
22.5W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.2 x 75 x 8.6 mm (6.43 x 2.95 x 0.34 in)
165 x 76.1 x 8.4 mm (6.50 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight
196 g
190 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black Ocean, Clacier Creen, Twilight Purple
Gray, Blue, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14
Android 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity