Motorola Edge 70 Max vs ZTE Axon 60

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 60 (2024) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 36/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 by 36 points (72/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 43
Value for money
ZTE Axon 60
Performance 19
Display 66
Camera 37
Battery 43
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 400
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1350
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 better?

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the ZTE Axon 60, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 36 points higher (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the ZTE Axon 60 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 60 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 60: The ZTE Axon 60 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max ZTE Axon 60
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Unisoc Tiger T616
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903 400
Geekbench Multi 9602 1350
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 5W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 166.3×77.2×8.2 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
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
ZTE Axon 60
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
66
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
66
battery
ZTE Axon 60
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
ZTE Axon 60
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (91/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (99/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the ZTE Axon 60 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (66/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 60 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Axon 60?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 by 36 points (72/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the ZTE Axon 60?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Axon 60 — 36/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Axon 60?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the ZTE Axon 60?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 60 is a better fit for everyday use.