Motorola Moto G35 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Motorola Moto G35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 628,581); the Motorola Moto G35 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 204g).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G35
Performance 46
Display 66
Camera 35
Battery 43
Portability 68
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G35 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 204g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 628581
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2186
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G35 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G35 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (68/100 vs 52/100).

Motorola Moto G35: The Motorola Moto G35 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G35 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor Unisoc T760 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 628581 1290942
Geekbench Single 746 1675
Geekbench Multi 2186 4453
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 166.3×76.0×7.8 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 188 g 204 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G35
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G35
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G35
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G35 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G35 Unisoc T760
46/100
628581 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +51.3%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G35 by 51.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (69/100 vs 46/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (86/100 vs 35/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G35 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (68/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G35 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G35 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G35 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G35 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G35 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G35 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G35 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.