Motorola Moto G100S vs ZTE Axon 40
The Motorola Moto G100S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 51/100 (a 7-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 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 829,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G100S
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Motorola Moto G100S better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2892
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 210g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G100S vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 7 points higher (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100). 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 G100S (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G100S | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.2×76.5×8.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G100S
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G100S and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Motorola Moto G100S by 17.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
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 G100S (51/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G100S or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Motorola Moto G100S by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G100S and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Moto G100S has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G100S or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G100S or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G100S over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Motorola Moto G100S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.