Motorola Moto G71 5G vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Motorola Moto G71 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 49/100 (a 9-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 592,015); the Motorola Moto G71 5G is noticeably lighter (179g vs 199g).

The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Motorola Moto G71 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G71 5G
Performance 46
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 45
Portability 66
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G71 5G better?
  • Lighter: 179g vs 199g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2003
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G71 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 9 points higher (58/100 vs 49/100). 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 G71 5G (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). 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 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G71 5G is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

Motorola Moto G71 5G: The Motorola Moto G71 5G 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 G71 5G ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 592015 1010069
Geekbench Single 905 1298
Geekbench Multi 2003 3520
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.2×73.9×8.5 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 179 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G71 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G71 5G
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G71 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G71 5G and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G71 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
49/100
592015 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 +41.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Motorola Moto G71 5G by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G71 5G (61/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

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 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G71 5G is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G71 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Motorola Moto G71 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G71 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Motorola Moto G71 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G71 5G 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 G71 5G 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 G71 5G over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Motorola Moto G71 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.