Motorola Moto G35
#854
ZTE Axon 20 5G
#1370Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G35
ZTE Axon 20 5G
Performance
83.083.6
Camera
47.466.8
Display
86.082.1
Battery
33.729.7
Build
73.374.7
Connectivity
82.582.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
67.859.3
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G35 features a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering a peak brightness of 1000 nits, while the ZTE Axon 20 5G has a slightly larger 6.92-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G35 is powered by the Unisoc T760 chipset, whereas the Axon 20 utilizes the Snapdragon 765G, providing a more robust processing capability.
- The camera system on the Moto G35 includes a 50 MP main sensor, while the Axon 20 boasts a 64 MP main camera, offering better detail and video capabilities.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Moto G35 at 5000 mAh compared to the Axon 20's 4220 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 30W.
- Build quality for both devices includes glass fronts, but the Moto G35 has a plastic back, while the Axon 20 offers options for glass or eco leather.
- Finally, the Moto G35 runs on Android 14, providing a more recent software experience compared to the Axon 20's Android 10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G35
ZTE Axon 20 5G
General
Release Date
2024, August 29
2020, September 01
Announced
2024, August 29
2020, September 01
Description
N/A
Also available with 4G/LTE only. Also known as ZTE A20 5G
Display
Size
6.72"
6.92"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, 1000 nits (peak)
OLED, 1B colors, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T760 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x Cortex-A76 & 4x Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G57
Adreno 620
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
64 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1.0µm
32 MP, f/2.0, (wide), under display
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
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
5000 mAh
4220 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 4220 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
30W wired, QC4, 60% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
166.3 x 76 x 7.8 mm (6.55 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
172.1 x 77.9 x 8 mm (6.78 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight
188 g
198 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back or silicone polymer (eco leather), plastic frame
Glass front, glass back or eco leather back, plastic frame
Colors
Leaf Green, Guava Red, Midnight Black, Sage Green
Black, Gold, Blue, Purple, Sunrise Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14
Android 10, MiFavor 10.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass