Realme C73 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 61/100 vs 42/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 524,785); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't.
Realme C73
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1980
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 197g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 19 points higher (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 leads (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme C73 (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Realme C73 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 183 g | |
| Price | $120 | — |
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme C73 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Realme C73 by 53.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme C73 (63/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (63/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (60/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Realme C73 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Realme C73 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Realme C73 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C73 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Realme C73 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.