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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G71 5G
ZTE Axon 40
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 2101
- 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).
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 | 2101 | 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G71 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G71 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G71 5G and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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 ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.