Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 58/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4610); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,410,003 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Motorola Edge 30 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1410003 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3520
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 198g vs 200g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4610 mAh
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra scores 16 points higher (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1410003 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4610 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×73.5×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 by 39.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (71/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.