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 (3,068,952 vs 1,425,446); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.9mm).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 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 (91/100 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 (91/100 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 (91/100 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).

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
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 Ultra ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 3068952 1425446
Geekbench Single 2903 1761
Geekbench Multi 9602 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
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
85/100
3068952 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -115.3%
1425446 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 115.3% 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 (91/100 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 (91/100 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.