Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs ZTE Axon 41 5G

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads — 57/100 vs 56/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 737,693); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 203g).

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the ZTE Axon 41 5G 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 41 5G
Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 203g

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 737693
  • 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)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo scores 1 points higher (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (78/100 vs 41/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo ZTE Axon 41 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
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 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 44 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 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm
Weight 170 g 203 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 40 Neo MediaTek Dimensity 7030
57/100
737693 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
56/100 +27.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 5G 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 41 5G is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (90/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (78/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo edges out the ZTE Axon 41 5G 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 41 5G?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on performance (61/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.