Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 73/100 (a 7-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 1,420,808).

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability —
Value for money 76

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 1420808
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (78/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 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 50 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 7 points higher (80/100 vs 73/100). 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 71/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (76/100 vs 56/100).

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, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 2366913 1420808
Geekbench Single 1555 1761
Geekbench Multi 6405 4688
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC — yes
Protection — IP54
Dimensions — 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight — 199 g
Launch price $590 —

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -66.6%
1420808 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 66.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

$590

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (76/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

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 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.