Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 73/100 (a 12-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 1,420,808); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 12 points higher (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 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 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (78/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 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 / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 115.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 71/100).
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 ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (77/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (78/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra 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 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
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 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.