Realme C73 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 42/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 524,785); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't.
Realme C73
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 16 points higher (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Realme C73 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Realme C73 (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Realme C73 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme C73 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Realme C73 by 48.0% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Realme C73 (61/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Realme C73 (44/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Realme C73 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Realme C73 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Realme C73 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C73 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Realme C73 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.