Motorola Moto G73 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Motorola Moto G73 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 47/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 593,307); the Motorola Moto G73 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G73
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 199g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2299
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 11 points higher (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (67/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G73 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.8×8.3 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G73
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G73
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G73 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Motorola Moto G73 by 41.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (67/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G73 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G73 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G73 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Moto G73 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G73 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G73 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G73 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.