Motorola Edge 70 Max vs ZTE Blade V40 Design

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40 Design (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 30/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design by 45 points (75/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money
ZTE Blade V40 Design
Performance 19
Display 57
Camera 30
Battery 33
Portability
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 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Design better?

  • Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the ZTE Blade V40 Design, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 45 points higher (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (80/100 vs 33/100).

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 Blade V40 Design: The ZTE Blade V40 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max ZTE Blade V40 Design
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Unisoc Tiger T616
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903 400
Geekbench Multi 9602 1350
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2408
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 90W 5W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 221 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
ZTE Blade V40 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
ZTE Blade V40 Design
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery
ZTE Blade V40 Design
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
ZTE Blade V40 Design
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (91/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (99/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (80/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design by 45 points (75/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the ZTE Blade V40 Design?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Design — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?

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

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the ZTE Blade V40 Design?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade V40 Design is a better fit for everyday use.