Motorola Moto G73 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Motorola Moto G73 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 47/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G73 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 593,307).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G73
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 181g vs 188g
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2299
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 18 points higher (65/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G73 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.8×8.3 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G73
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G73
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G73 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Motorola Moto G73 by 47.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (64/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (71/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100).
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 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G73 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G73 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Motorola Moto G73 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G73 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G73 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G73 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.