Motorola Edge 70 Max vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $500 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $700
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | — | |
| Launch price | $500 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (80/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.