Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 62/100 vs 57/100 (a 5-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 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 765,130).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 170g vs 183g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 70/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2472
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 5 points higher (62/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 32.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (63/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (53/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.