ZTE Axon 30S vs ZTE Blade A73 5G
The ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Blade A73 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 45/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A73 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 628,581).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 30S
ZTE Blade A73 5G
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2318
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 197g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ZTE Axon 30S vs the ZTE Blade A73 5G, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 9 points higher (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G leads (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ZTE Axon 30S | ZTE Blade A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | 163.5×75.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared ZTE Axon 30S and ZTE Blade A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads ZTE Blade A73 5G by 60.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (61/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (66/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 30S or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the ZTE Blade A73 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 30S and the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Axon 30S has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Blade A73 5G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 30S or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 30S or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 30S over the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.