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

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 47/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 736,675).

The ZTE Axon 40 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
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) better?

  • Overall rating 47/100
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 736675
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 935
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2719
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 200g vs 202g

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 11 points higher (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023): The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) 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 Stylus 5G (2023) ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 736675 1010069
Geekbench Single 935 1298
Geekbench Multi 2719 3520
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 20W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 162.8×73.8×9.2 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 202 g 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
47/100
736675 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +27.1%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) by 27.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (51/100 vs 35/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 40 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?

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

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

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

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

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.