Motorola Edge 70 Max vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 58/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 221g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 17 points higher (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (91/100 vs 61/100). 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 40 pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 204.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (91/100 vs 61/100).
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 40 pro and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.