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 — 60/100 vs 58/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 60 Neo has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); 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 (174g vs 200g).

The Motorola Edge 60 Neo edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 60 Neo
Performance 57
Display 85
Camera 46
Battery 66
Portability 73
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 60 Neo better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 174g vs 200g

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better portability (73/100 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 2 points higher (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Neo leads (66/100 vs 52/100). 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 (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (73/100 vs 53/100).

Motorola Edge 60 Neo: The Motorola Edge 60 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
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 5200 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, up to 5 major Android upgrades Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 154.1×71.2×8.1 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 174 g 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 60 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 60 Neo
  • 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2670
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 60 Neo
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 60 Neo and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 60 Neo MediaTek Dimensity 7400
60/100
964392 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +4.5%
1010069 AnTuTu

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 (66/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Neo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (73/100 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 2 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 60/100, 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 Motorola Edge 60 Neo is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.