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 61/100 (a 14-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 (3,068,952 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 221g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 63/100). 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 63/100). 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).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 3373 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $500 | — |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
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
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 174.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 63/100).
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).
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 14 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 — 61/100.
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 63/100).
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.