Motorola Edge 70 Max vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,290,942); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 221g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $500 | — |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 137.7% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (80/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.