Motorola Edge 70 Max vs ZTE Axon 11 4G

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 11 4G (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 38/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 303,398); the ZTE Axon 11 4G is noticeably lighter (168g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G by 34 points (72/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money 70
ZTE Axon 11 4G
Performance 20
Display 82
Camera 36
Battery 32
Portability 80
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 303398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 11 4G better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 221g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the ZTE Axon 11 4G, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 34 points higher (72/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the ZTE Axon 11 4G are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (80/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 11 4G: The ZTE Axon 11 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max ZTE Axon 11 4G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Helio P70
AnTuTu 3068952 303398
Geekbench Single 2903 341
Geekbench Multi 9602 779
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2340
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 25W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10, MiFavor 10
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm
Weight 221 g 168 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
ZTE Axon 11 4G
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
ZTE Axon 11 4G
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
82
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
ZTE Axon 11 4G
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and ZTE Axon 11 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
72/100
3068952 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 11 4G MediaTek Helio P70
38/100 -911.5%
303398 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads ZTE Axon 11 4G by 911.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
ZTE Axon 11 4G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (91/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (99/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the ZTE Axon 11 4G are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (66/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (80/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G by 34 points (72/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the ZTE Axon 11 4G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Axon 11 4G — 38/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the ZTE Axon 11 4G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 11 4G is a better fit for everyday use.