Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 47/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 737,054).

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)

Performance 52
Display 66
Camera 35
Battery 43
Portability 45
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 40 pro

Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) better?


  • Overall rating 47/100

What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 737054
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2700
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 202g

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 45/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 11 points higher (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 737054 1010069
Geekbench Single 930 1298
Geekbench Multi 2700 3520
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 20W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) — 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 162.8×73.8×9.2 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 202 g 199 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

ZTE Axon 40 pro

  • Main: 108MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

ZTE Axon 40 pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

ZTE Axon 40 pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
47/100
737054 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 +27.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) by 27.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (89/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.