Motorola Edge S Pro vs ZTE Axon 40
The Motorola Edge S Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge S Pro leads — 60/100 vs 58/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge S Pro
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Motorola Edge S Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 200g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge S Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Motorola Edge S Pro scores 2 points higher (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge S Pro | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" Oled | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | — | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge S Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge S Pro
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge S Pro
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge S Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge S Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Edge S Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge S Pro and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Edge S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Edge S Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge S Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Edge S Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.