Motorola One Macro vs ZTE Axon 40

The Motorola One Macro (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 22/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 303,398); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola One Macro doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro by 36 points (58/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola One Macro
Performance 20
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 22
Portability 56
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Motorola One Macro better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 200g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 303398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola One Macro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 36 points higher (58/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola One Macro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).

Motorola One Macro: The Motorola One Macro 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 One Macro ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Helio P70 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 303398 1010069
Geekbench Single 341 1298
Geekbench Multi 779 3520
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 720x1520 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 MP
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no yes
Dimensions 157.6×75.4×9.0 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 186 g 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola One Macro
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Motorola One Macro
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Motorola One Macro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola One Macro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola One Macro MediaTek Helio P70
22/100
303398 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +70.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Motorola One Macro by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro (61/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro (73/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro (51/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro (52/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola One Macro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola One Macro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Motorola One Macro by 36 points (58/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola One Macro and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Motorola One Macro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola One Macro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola One Macro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Motorola One Macro over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Motorola One Macro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.