Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G Stylus (2021)
ZTE Axon 40 SE
Performance
81.681.2
Camera
63.719.1
Display
58.980.2
Battery
28.130.6
Build
65.80.2
Connectivity
56.660.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
52.144.6
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G Stylus (2021) features a larger 6.8-inch IPS LCD display compared to the ZTE Axon 40 SE's 6.67-inch AMOLED screen, offering a slightly lower pixel density but similar resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G Stylus is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678, while the Axon 40 SE uses the Unisoc T618 chipset, with both devices having 4GB of RAM.
- The camera setup on the Axon 40 SE includes a 50 MP main sensor, outperforming the Moto G Stylus's 48 MP, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- The Axon 40 SE has a larger 4500 mAh battery with faster 22.5W charging, whereas the Moto G Stylus has a 4000 mAh battery and 10W charging.
- Software-wise, the Moto G Stylus runs Android 10, while the Axon 40 SE comes with Android 12, providing a more updated software experience.
- The Moto G Stylus is heavier at 213g compared to the lighter 182g Axon 40 SE.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus (2021)
ZTE Axon 40 SE
General
Release Date
2021, January 08
2022, October 20
Announced
2021, January 08
2022, October 20
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.8"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM678 Snapdragon 678 (11 nm)
Unisoc UMS512T T618 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 612
Mali-G52 MP2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0, 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.2, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Ion 4500 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
22.5W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
169.8 x 77.9 x 9 mm (6.69 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
163.5 x 75.8 x 7.6 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.30 in)
Weight
213 g
182 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
N/A
Colors
Aurora Black, Aurora White
Blue, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 12, MyOS 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

