Realme C73 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 524,785); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't.
Realme C73
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 52/100)
- 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: 65W 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, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 29 points higher (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C73 (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C73 (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (86/100 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 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 65W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 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
- 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
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme C73 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Realme C73 by 59.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C73 (69/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C73 (80/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (86/100 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 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C73 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Realme C73 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.