Motorola Edge 60 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads — 70/100 vs 58/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,726,985 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Motorola Edge 60 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1726985 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 200g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 60 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro scores 12 points higher (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 60 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1726985 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" pOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×73.1×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 6.7" pOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:38 hrs, total 24:17 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 60 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 by 71.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (73/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 60 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 60 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads on performance (70/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 60 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.