Motorola Edge+ (2023) vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 71/100. Key differences: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is faster in AnTuTu (1,779,624 vs 1,294,871).

Both devices scored the same rating of 71/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge+ (2023)

Performance 76
Display 89
Camera 65
Battery 63
Portability 51
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Edge+ (2023) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1779624 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 203g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?

  • Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)

Comparison verdict

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition received the same MobileRank rating — 71/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Motorola Edge+ (2023) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).

Motorola Edge+ (2023): The Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge+ (2023) ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1779624 1294871
Geekbench Single 2004 1662
Geekbench Multi 5311 4188
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1116x2480
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 64 MP
Front camera 60 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 18GB
Storage 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 203 g 204 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge+ (2023)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
65
camera

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

  • Main: 64MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge+ (2023)

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge+ (2023)

  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge+ (2023) and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge+ (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
71/100
1779624 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 -37.4%
1294871 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 37.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (86/100 vs 65/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Motorola Edge+ (2023) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

Both devices scored 71/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Motorola Edge+ (2023) (76/100 vs 68/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge+ (2023) and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 65/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge+ (2023) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) leads on performance (76/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge+ (2023) over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Motorola Edge+ (2023) is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.