Motorola Edge 2023 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Motorola Edge 2023 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 56/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 765,130); the Motorola Edge 2023 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 2023
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Motorola Edge 2023 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 200g
- Better display (90/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2472
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 2023 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 2 points higher (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Motorola Edge 2023 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (83/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 2023 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" P-OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 2023
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 2023
- 6.6" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 2023
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 2023 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Motorola Edge 2023 by 24.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Motorola Edge 2023 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (83/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 2023 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Motorola Edge 2023 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 2023 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Edge 2023 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 2023 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 2023 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 2023 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.