Motorola Edge+ (2023) vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-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 1,425,446).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Motorola Edge+ (2023) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Performance 76
Display 89
Camera 65
Battery 63
Portability 51
Value for money
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge+ (2023) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1779624 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 203g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge+ (2023) vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).

Motorola Edge+ (2023): The Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge+ (2023) ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1779624 1425446
Geekbench Single 2004 1761
Geekbench Multi 5311 4688
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 60 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 203 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
65
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge+ (2023) and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge+ (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
71/100
1779624 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -24.8%
1425446 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 24.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (86/100 vs 65/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 50 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 65/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads on performance (76/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge+ (2023) over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.