Motorola Edge 2023 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The Motorola Edge 2023 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm). By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads — 70/100 vs 56/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 765,130); the Motorola Edge 2023 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 2023
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
What makes Motorola Edge 2023 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 204g
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2472
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 2023 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition scores 14 points higher (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 2023 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 2023 (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition 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 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (83/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 2023 | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" P-OLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| 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 | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 2023
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 2023
- 6.6" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 2023
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 2023 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads Motorola Edge 2023 by 40.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 2023 (68/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 2023 (86/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition 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 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (83/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 2023 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 2023 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 2023 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Motorola Edge 2023 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 2023 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 2023 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 2023 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.