Motorola Moto G73 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

The Motorola Moto G73 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 47/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 593,307); the Motorola Moto G73 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 204g).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 by 24 points (71/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G73
Performance 47
Display 67
Camera 35
Battery 45
Portability 67
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?
  • Lighter: 181g vs 204g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 593307
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 915
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2299
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 24 points higher (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (67/100 vs 52/100).

Motorola Moto G73: The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G73 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 593307 1290942
Geekbench Single 915 1675
Geekbench Multi 2299 4453
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 18GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.4×73.8×8.3 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 181 g 204 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G73
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G73
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G73
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G73 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G73 MediaTek Dimensity 930
47/100
593307 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +54.0%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Motorola Moto G73 by 54.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (69/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (86/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (67/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G73 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 by 24 points (71/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G73 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Motorola Moto G73 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G73 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G73 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G73 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.