Motorola Moto G73 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Motorola Moto G73 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 47/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 593,307); the Motorola Moto G73 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 199g).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 by 26 points (73/100 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 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?
  • Lighter: 181g vs 199g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 593307
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 915
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2299
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 26 points higher (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (67/100 vs 50/100).

Motorola Moto G73: The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G73 ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 593307 1425446
Geekbench Single 915 1761
Geekbench Multi 2299 4688
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.4×73.8×8.3 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 181 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G73
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G73
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G73
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G73 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G73 MediaTek Dimensity 930
47/100
593307 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +58.4%
1425446 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G73 by 58.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (71/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (89/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (86/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (67/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G73 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 by 26 points (73/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G73 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G73 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G73 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G73 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G73 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.