Motorola Edge S Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Motorola Edge S Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 60/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 1,010,069); the Motorola Edge S Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 204g).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge S Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge S Pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge S Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 189g vs 204g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge S Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge S Pro (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

Motorola Edge S Pro: The Motorola Edge S Pro is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge S Pro ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1010069 1290942
Geekbench Single 1298 1675
Geekbench Multi 3520 4453
Display 6.7" Oled 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1116x2480
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.0×76.0×8.0 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 189 g 204 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge S Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge S Pro
  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge S Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge S Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
60/100
1010069 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +21.8%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Motorola Edge S Pro by 21.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge S Pro (86/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge S Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge S Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge S Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge S Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.