Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 57/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 737,693); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 199g).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 52
Display 90
Camera 44
Battery 53
Portability 78
Value for money
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Lighter: 170g vs 199g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 737693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1043
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2472
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 16 points higher (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (78/100 vs 50/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 737693 1425446
Geekbench Single 1043 1761
Geekbench Multi 2472 4688
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 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 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 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 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 40 Neo MediaTek Dimensity 7030
57/100
737693 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +48.2%
1425446 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 48.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (71/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (86/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (78/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.