Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 58/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,010,069); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 200g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 27 points higher (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 by 202.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (81/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 27 points (85/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40?
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 40 is a better fit for active users.