Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 57/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 737,693); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 204g).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 52
Display 90
Camera 44
Battery 53
Portability 78
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 65W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 204g

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 737693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1043
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2472
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 14 points higher (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (78/100 vs 52/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 737693 1290942
Geekbench Single 1043 1675
Geekbench Multi 2472 4453
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1116x2480
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 65W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 170 g 204 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge 40 Neo MediaTek Dimensity 7030
57/100
737693 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +42.9%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (69/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (86/100 vs 44/100).

battery

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

portability

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

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

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

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

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 52/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.