Motorola Edge 2023 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Motorola Edge 2023 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads — 67/100 vs 56/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 765,130); the Motorola Edge 2023 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 199g).

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 2023 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 2023

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

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

Performance 68
Display 89
Camera 67
Battery 52
Portability 54
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Edge 2023 better?

  • Lighter: 168g vs 199g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (83/100 vs 54/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G 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 (67/100 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, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 11 points higher (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 2023 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 2023 (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Motorola Edge 2023 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (83/100 vs 54/100).

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 2023 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 765130 1294871
Geekbench Single 1043 1662
Geekbench Multi 2472 4188
Display 6.6" P-OLED 6.7" Oled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W —
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP —
RAM 8GB —
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 168 g 199 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 2023

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

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
67
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 2023

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

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

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

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 2023

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

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 2023 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 2023 MediaTek Dimensity 7030
56/100
765130 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 +40.9%
1294871 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G 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 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 2023 (68/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 2023 (67/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Motorola Edge 2023 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 2023 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (83/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 2023 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 2023 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 2023 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Motorola Edge 2023 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 2023 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 2023 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on performance (68/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 2023 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.