Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 71/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1555
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 9 points higher (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (76/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $590 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (76/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
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 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.