Motorola Moto G73 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Motorola Moto G73 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 47/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G73 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 593,307).

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Motorola Moto G73 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G73
Performance 47
Display 67
Camera 35
Battery 45
Portability 67
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Lighter: 181g vs 189g

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 593307
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 915
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2299
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 7 points higher (54/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 leads (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.

Motorola Moto G73: The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G73 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 593307 1010069
Geekbench Single 915 1298
Geekbench Multi 2299 3520
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 30W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.4×73.8×8.3 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 181 g 189 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G73
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G73
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G73
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G73 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G73 MediaTek Dimensity 930
47/100
593307 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 +41.3%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 30S leads Motorola Moto G73 by 41.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G73 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Motorola Moto G73 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G73 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Motorola Moto G73 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G73 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G73 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G73 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.