Motorola Moto G06 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Motorola Moto G06 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 38/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G06 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 358,383).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 by 33 points (71/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G06
Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 59
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G06 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 194g vs 204g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1416
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G06 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 33 points higher (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G06 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G06 is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).

Motorola Moto G06: The Motorola Moto G06 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G06 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 358383 1290942
Geekbench Single 432 1675
Geekbench Multi 1416 4453
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1640 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 171.4×77.5×8.3 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 194 g 204 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G06
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G06
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G06
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G06 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G06 MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
38/100
358383 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +72.2%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G06 by 72.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (69/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (80/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (86/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G06 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G06 is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G06 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 by 33 points (71/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G06 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G06 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G06 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G06 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G06 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G06 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.