ZTE Axon 40 pro vs ZTE Blade A73

The ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Blade A73 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 34/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 330,006).

The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 by 24 points (58/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
ZTE Blade A73
Performance 27
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 330006
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 378
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1335
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 199g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 pro vs the ZTE Blade A73, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 24 points higher (58/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).

ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Blade A73: The ZTE Blade A73 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 40 pro ZTE Blade A73
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Unisoc T606
AnTuTu 1010069 330006
Geekbench Single 1298 378
Geekbench Multi 3520 1335
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1612
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 5W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm
Weight 199 g 190 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
ZTE Blade A73
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
ZTE Blade A73
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE Blade A73
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ZTE Axon 40 pro and ZTE Blade A73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100
1010069 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade A73 Unisoc T606
34/100 -206.1%
330006 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 pro leads ZTE Blade A73 by 206.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (61/100 vs 27/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (89/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE Blade A73?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 by 24 points (58/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the ZTE Blade A73?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Blade A73 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE Blade A73?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 40 pro or the ZTE Blade A73?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 pro over the ZTE Blade A73?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade A73 is a better fit for everyday use.