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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-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 (3,068,952 vs 1,754,213).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 57
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
  • 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 (57/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (91/100 vs 75/100). 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 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (57/100 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).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3068952 1754213
Geekbench Single 2903 2004
Geekbench Multi 9602 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
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 512GB / 1TB
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
Price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3068952 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100 -74.9%
1754213 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (91/100 vs 75/100).

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 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (57/100 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 8 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 — 67/100.

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 (57/100 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 75/100).

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.