Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 57/100 vs 54/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 765,130); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 170g vs 189g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2472
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 3 points higher (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 55W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 24.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (53/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.