Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 57/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 737,693); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 199g).

The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 52
Display 90
Camera 44
Battery 53
Portability 78
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 170g vs 199g

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 737693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1043
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2472
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 1 points higher (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 52/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 737693 1010069
Geekbench Single 1043 1298
Geekbench Multi 2472 3520
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 65W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 170 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 40 Neo MediaTek Dimensity 7030
57/100
737693 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 +27.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 27.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.