Motorola Moto G14 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Motorola Moto G14 (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 34/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Moto G14 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 199g).

The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G14 by 24 points (58/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G14
Performance 19
Display 58
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 73
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G14 better?
  • Lighter: 177g vs 199g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 400
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1350
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G14 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 24 points higher (58/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G14 (61/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G14 (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G14 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (73/100 vs 52/100).

Motorola Moto G14: The Motorola Moto G14 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G14 ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Unisoc Tiger T616 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 400 1298
Geekbench Multi 1350 3520
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.5×73.8×8.0 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 177 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G14
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G14
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G14
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G14 (61/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G14 (89/100 vs 58/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G14 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (73/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G14 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G14 by 24 points (58/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G14 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Motorola Moto G14 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G14 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G14 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G14 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Motorola Moto G14 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.