Motorola Moto G73 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Motorola Moto G73 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 47/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 593,307); the Motorola Moto G73 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G73
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 200g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2299
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 11 points higher (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G73 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.8×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G73
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G73
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G73 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 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 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G73 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Motorola Moto G73 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G73 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G73 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G73 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.