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).
Motorola Moto G06
ZTE Axon 40
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 200g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 53/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — | — |
Motorola Moto G06
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Motorola Moto G06
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G06
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto G06 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Motorola Moto G06 by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.
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).
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.