Realme C73 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 42/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 524,785); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't.
Realme C73
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 29 points higher (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Realme C73 (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Realme C73 (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Realme C73 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $120 | — |
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme C73 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Realme C73 by 59.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Realme C73 (69/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Realme C73 (80/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (86/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
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 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Realme C73 by 29 points (71/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C73 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C73 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Realme C73 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.