Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 65/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 15 points higher (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (76/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $590 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 108.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (76/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.