Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 65/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,135,878); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 188g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 67/100)
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 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 20 points higher (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 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 / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 169.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (77/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.