Motorola Moto G35 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Motorola Moto G35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, 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 46/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 628,581).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G35
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Motorola Moto G35 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G35 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 12 points higher (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). 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 G35 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (68/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G35 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×76.0×7.8 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G35
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G35
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G35
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G35 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Motorola Moto G35 by 37.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (61/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
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 G35 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (68/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G35 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G35 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G35 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Moto G35 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G35 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G35 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G35 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.