Motorola Edge 60 Neo vs ZTE Axon 40
The Motorola Edge 60 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 60 Neo leads — 59/100 vs 58/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 964,392); the Motorola Edge 60 Neo is noticeably lighter (175g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 60 Neo
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Motorola Edge 60 Neo better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 964392
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3185
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 60 Neo vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Motorola Edge 60 Neo scores 1 points higher (59/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Motorola Edge 60 Neo are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Neo is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Neo is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (72/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 60 Neo | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 964392 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO P-OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1200x2670 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 154.1×71.2×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 60 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 60 Neo
- 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
- Resolution: 1200x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 60 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 60 Neo and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Motorola Edge 60 Neo by 4.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Motorola Edge 60 Neo are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Neo is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Neo is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (72/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 60 Neo or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Edge 60 Neo edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 60 Neo and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Edge 60 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 60 Neo or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 60 Neo over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.