Motorola Edge 70 Max vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 221g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (70/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 170.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (63/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (70/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.