Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 54/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 1,010,069).

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 26 points (80/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability
Value for money 74
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 55W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (78/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 26 points higher (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (76/100 vs 33/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+: The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ ZTE Axon 30S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 2366913 1010069
Geekbench Single 1553 1298
Geekbench Multi 6403 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1080x2460
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 90W 55W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes
Dimensions 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 189 g
Launch price $590
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -134.3%
1010069 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads ZTE Axon 30S by 134.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (78/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (81/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (76/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 26 points (80/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.