Oppo A73 5G
#2475
ZTE Axon 7 mini
#3562Category Breakdown
Oppo A73 5G
ZTE Axon 7 mini
Performance
70.860.3
Camera
43.342.5
Display
75.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
60.858.2
Summary
- The Oppo A73 5G features a larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals compared to the ZTE Axon 7 mini's 5.2-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the A73 is powered by the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 720 chipset, offering better processing capabilities than the older Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 in the Axon 7 mini.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera, but the A73 includes an additional ultrawide and depth sensor, enhancing versatility.
- The A73 also boasts a larger 4040 mAh battery compared to the Axon 7 mini's 2705 mAh, allowing for longer usage.
- Software-wise, the A73 runs on a more recent Android version, upgradable to Android 12, while the Axon 7 mini is limited to Android 7.1.1.
- Build quality is comparable, with the A73 being slightly heavier and larger, while the Axon 7 mini is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A73 5G
ZTE Axon 7 mini
General
Release Date
2020, November 4
2016
Announced
2020, November 4
2016
Description
Not to be confused with Oppo A73
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ)
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~423 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Adreno 405
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/1.9, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4040 mAh
2705 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4040 mAh
Li-Ion 2705 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired, QC2, 46% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
162.2 x 75 x 7.9 mm (6.39 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
147.5 x 71 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
177 g
153 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Navy Black, Neon
Ion Gold, Platinum Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, ColorOS 12
Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat), MiFavor 4
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, ColorOS 12
Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat), MiFavor 4
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes