Motorola Moto G71 5G vs ZTE Axon 40

The Motorola Moto G71 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 49/100 (a 9-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 592,015); the Motorola Moto G71 5G is noticeably lighter (179g vs 200g).

The ZTE Axon 40 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
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G71 5G better?
  • Lighter: 179g vs 200g

  • Better display (84/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2003
  • 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 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G71 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 9 points higher (58/100 vs 49/100). 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 G71 5G (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G71 5G is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G71 5G (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 53/100).

Motorola Moto G71 5G: The Motorola Moto G71 5G 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 G71 5G ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 592015 1010069
Geekbench Single 905 1298
Geekbench Multi 2003 3520
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 11 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.2×73.9×8.5 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 179 g 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G71 5G
  • 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 G71 5G
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G71 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

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

ZTE Axon 40 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 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G71 5G (61/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G71 5G is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G71 5G (51/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 53/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 40 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?

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

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

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

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G71 5G over the ZTE Axon 40?

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