ZTE Axon 40 vs ZTE Blade A73 5G
The ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Blade A73 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 45/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 628,581).
ZTE Axon 40
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2186
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 197g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the ZTE Axon 40 vs the ZTE Blade A73 5G, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 13 points higher (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | ZTE Axon 40 | ZTE Blade A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 2186 | |
| Display | 6.7" | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 44 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | 163.5×75.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared ZTE Axon 40 and ZTE Blade A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads ZTE Blade A73 5G by 60.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (61/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (73/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (51/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A73 5G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 40 and the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Axon 40 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Blade A73 5G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 40 or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 40 over the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade A73 5G is a better fit for everyday use.