Motorola Edge+ (2023) vs ZTE Axon 40

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads — 71/100 vs 58/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is faster in AnTuTu (1,779,624 vs 1,010,069).

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Performance 76
Display 89
Camera 65
Battery 63
Portability 51
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge+ (2023) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1779624 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 200g vs 203g

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge+ (2023) vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) scores 13 points higher (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Motorola Edge+ (2023) are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).

Motorola Edge+ (2023): The Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge+ (2023) ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1779624 1010069
Geekbench Single 2004 1298
Geekbench Multi 5311 3520
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 60 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 512GB 128GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 203 g 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
65
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge+ (2023) and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge+ (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
71/100
1779624 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 -76.2%
1010069 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads ZTE Axon 40 by 76.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (76/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Motorola Edge+ (2023) are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge+ (2023) and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads on camera score (65/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads on performance (76/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge+ (2023) over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.