Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 (1,542,434 vs 1,425,446).

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Performance 72
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 30 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1542434 vs 1425446
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 198g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (72/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4610 mAh

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (72/100 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 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 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 30 Ultra ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1542434 1425446
Geekbench Single 1761 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688 4688
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4610 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 125W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 60 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1250 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.8×73.5×8.4 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 198 g 199 g
Price $900
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • 4610 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
75/100
1542434 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -8.2%
1425446 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 8.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
$900
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (72/100 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 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (71/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.