ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G vs ZTE Blade A73 5G
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Blade A73 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 62/100 vs 45/100 (a 17-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 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 628,581).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
ZTE Blade A73 5G
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2318
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 197g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G vs the ZTE Blade A73 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 17 points higher (62/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G leads (66/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (66/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (70/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | ZTE Blade A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" Amoled | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 5 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | 163.5×75.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and ZTE Blade A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads ZTE Blade A73 5G by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (64/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (63/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (66/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (70/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A73 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Blade A73 5G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G over the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.