Realme C73 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 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 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 524,785); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't.
Realme C73
ZTE Axon 40
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1980
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 16 points higher (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (51/100 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 53/100).
| Specification | Realme C73 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $120 | — |
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme C73 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Realme C73 by 48.0% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (61/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Realme C73 (73/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (51/100 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 53/100).
Which is better: the Realme C73 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C73 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Realme C73 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.