Motorola Edge 60 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 58/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Motorola Edge 60 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 125W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 199g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 60 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro scores 31 points higher (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 60 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:38 hrs, total 24:17 hrs
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 60 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 291.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (90/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 60 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.