Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 57/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 765,130); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2472
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 16 points higher (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (78/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 56.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (76/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (78/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 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 60 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.