Motorola Moto E13 vs ZTE Axon 40

The Motorola Moto E13 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 29/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 330,006); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto E13 doesn't; the Motorola Moto E13 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 200g).

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E13 by 29 points (58/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto E13
Performance 27
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 66
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto E13 better?
  • Lighter: 179g vs 200g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 330006
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 378
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1335
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto E13 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 29 points higher (58/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E13 (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E13 (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E13 (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto E13 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).

Motorola Moto E13: The Motorola Moto E13 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto E13 ZTE Axon 40
Processor Unisoc T606 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 330006 1010069
Geekbench Single 378 1298
Geekbench Multi 1335 3520
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 44 MP
RAM 2GB / 4GB
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS Android 13 (Go edition) Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.2×75.0×8.5 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 179 g 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto E13
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto E13
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto E13
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto E13 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto E13 Unisoc T606
29/100
330006 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +67.3%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Motorola Moto E13 by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E13 (61/100 vs 27/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E13 (73/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E13 (51/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto E13 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto E13 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto E13 by 29 points (58/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto E13 and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Motorola Moto E13 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto E13 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto E13 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto E13 over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Motorola Moto E13 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.