Motorola Edge 70 Max vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm). By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-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 (3,073,131 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 221g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme 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 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition by 137.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme 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 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.