Motorola Moto G Power 2026 vs ZTE Axon 40

The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 45/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 524,785).

The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
Performance 43
Display 65
Camera 35
Battery 50
Portability 47
Value for money 32
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G Power 2026 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh

  • Overall rating 45/100
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1980
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 200g vs 208g

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 13 points higher (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).

Motorola Moto G Power 2026: The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 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 G Power 2026 ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 524785 1010069
Geekbench Single 771 1298
Geekbench Multi 1980 3520
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2388 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 166.6×77.1×8.7 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 208 g 200 g
Launch price $300
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G Power 2026 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Power 2026 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
45/100
524785 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +48.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Motorola Moto G Power 2026 by 48.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
$300
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 (61/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 (51/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.