Motorola Edge
#1008
ZTE Axon 30 5G
#1116Category Breakdown
Motorola Edge
ZTE Axon 30 5G
Performance
83.490.5
Camera
63.166.8
Display
84.789.2
Battery
30.629.5
Build
75.267.9
Connectivity
84.684.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
64.562.9
Summary
- The Motorola Edge features a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the ZTE Axon 30 5G has a slightly larger 6.92-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Edge is powered by the Snapdragon 765G, whereas the Axon 30 utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 870, resulting in better overall performance for the latter.
- Both phones have a 64 MP main camera, but the Axon 30 offers additional features like gyro-EIS and 10-bit video recording.
- The Edge has a 4500 mAh battery with 18W charging, while the Axon 30 has a smaller 4200 mAh battery but supports significantly faster 65W charging.
- For software, the Edge runs on Android 10, whereas the Axon 30 comes with Android 11 and MyOS 11, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is also notable, with the Edge featuring an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 5, compared to the Axon 30's plastic frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Edge
ZTE Axon 30 5G
General
Release Date
2020, April 22
2021, July 27
Announced
2020, April 22
2021, July 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.92"
Type
OLED, 90Hz, HDR10
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1.12µm, 2x optical zoom, PDAF16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.0µmTOF 3D, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
25 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 0.9µm
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), under display
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Li-Ion 4200 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
65W wired, PD, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.6 x 71.1 x 9.3 mm (6.36 x 2.80 x 0.37 in)
170.2 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.70 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
Weight
188 g
189 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Solar Black, Midnight Magenta
Black, Aqua
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1000/150 Mbps, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 11, MyOS 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass