Motorola Moto G06 vs ZTE Axon 40

The Motorola Moto G06 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 38/100 (a 20-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 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 358,383).

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 by 20 points (58/100 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
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G06 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 194g vs 200g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1416
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G06 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 20 points higher (58/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 53/100).

Motorola Moto G06: The Motorola Moto G06 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 G06 ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 358383 1010069
Geekbench Single 432 1298
Geekbench Multi 1416 3520
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 720x1640 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 171.4×77.5×8.3 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 194 g 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G06
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G06
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G06
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto G06 MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
38/100
358383 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +64.5%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Motorola Moto G06 by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (61/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (73/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (51/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 53/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 by 20 points (58/100 vs 38/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G06 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 30/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G06 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.