ZTE Axon 40 Ultra vs ZTE Blade A73
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Blade A73 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 34/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
ZTE Blade A73
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 65W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 204g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A73, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 36 points higher (70/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | ZTE Blade A73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A73
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and ZTE Blade A73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads ZTE Blade A73 by 288.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (68/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (80/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 by 36 points (70/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A73?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Blade A73 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A73?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra over the ZTE Blade A73?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.