Motorola Edge+ (2023) vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Motorola Edge+ (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is faster in AnTuTu (1,779,624 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Motorola Edge+ (2023) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1779624 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 203g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge+ (2023) vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (67/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge+ (2023) | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1779624 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge+ (2023) and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads ZTE Axon 30S by 76.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (76/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (65/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (63/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (67/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Motorola Edge+ (2023) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge+ (2023) and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Motorola Edge+ (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads on camera score (65/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads on performance (76/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge+ (2023) over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.