Motorola Moto G35 vs ZTE Axon 40

The Motorola Moto G35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 46/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 628,581).

The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G35 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G35
Performance 46
Display 66
Camera 35
Battery 43
Portability 68
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G35 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 200g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 628581
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2186
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G35 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 12 points higher (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (61/100 vs 46/100). 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 G35 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G35 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (68/100 vs 53/100).

Motorola Moto G35: The Motorola Moto G35 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G35 ZTE Axon 40
Processor Unisoc T760 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 628581 1010069
Geekbench Single 746 1298
Geekbench Multi 2186 3520
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 166.3×76.0×7.8 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 188 g 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G35
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G35
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G35
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto G35 Unisoc T760
46/100
628581 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +37.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 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 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (61/100 vs 46/100).

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 G35 (51/100 vs 35/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G35 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (68/100 vs 53/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 40 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?

The Motorola Moto G35 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G35 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.