Motorola Edge 2023 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Motorola Edge 2023 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 62/100 vs 56/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 2023 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 765,130); the Motorola Edge 2023 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 183g).

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Motorola Edge 2023 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 2023

Performance 52
Display 90
Camera 42
Battery 48
Portability 83
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

Performance 64
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Edge 2023 better?

  • Bigger battery: 4400 vs 4200 mAh
  • Lighter: 168g vs 183g

  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (83/100 vs 70/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 765130
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1043
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2472
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (64/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 2023 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 6 points higher (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 leads (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 2023 (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 2023 ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 765130 1135878
Geekbench Single 1043 1500
Geekbench Multi 2472 3537
Display 6.6" P-OLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 68W —
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP —
RAM 8GB —
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 13 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 168 g 183 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 2023

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 2023

  • 6.6" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 2023

  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
48
battery

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 2023 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 2023 MediaTek Dimensity 7030
56/100
765130 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
62/100 +32.6%
1135878 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Motorola Edge 2023 by 32.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 2023 (63/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (48/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 2023 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Motorola Edge 2023 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 2023 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Motorola Edge 2023 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 2023 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 2023 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 2023 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.