Motorola Moto G100S vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

The Motorola Moto G100S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G100S has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 829,894).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G100S

Performance 55
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 57
Portability 47
Value for money 82

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Moto G100S better?

  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 56/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 829894
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1009
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2892
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 204g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G100S vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).

Motorola Moto G100S: The Motorola Moto G100S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G100S ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 829894 1294871
Geekbench Single 1009 1662
Geekbench Multi 2892 4188
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 18GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 —
Dimensions 166.2×76.5×8.6 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 210 g 204 g
Launch price $130 —

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G100S

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

  • Main: 64MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G100S

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

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G100S

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G100S and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G100S Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
51/100
829894 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +35.9%
1294871 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Motorola Moto G100S by 35.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G100S

$130

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (86/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G100S or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G100S and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Motorola Moto G100S has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G100S or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G100S or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G100S over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Motorola Moto G100S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.