Side-by-side technical data
ZTE Axon 40 vs Motorola Edge S30
Comparison between ZTE Axon 40 and Motorola Edge S30: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE and Motorola.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE Axon 40, ahead on Design & display, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Axon 40 | Edge S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 6.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.5 | 7.2 |
| Camera | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 6.1 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE Axon 40, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 33 W
- Body Thickness
- 8.6 mm
- against 8.9 mm
Motorola Edge S30, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Axon 40 | Edge S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz Best value | 2.99 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 815,210 | 754,000 |
| CPU Description | 1x Cortex-A77 at 3.20 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 at 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 1 × 2.99 GHz Cortex-X1, 3 × 2.42 GHz Cortex-A78, and 4 × 1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | Axon 40 | Edge S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Sand | Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 163.4 mm | 168.1 mm |
| Weight | 200 g Best value | 202 g |
| Usable Surface | 85 % | 86.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Axon 40 | Edge S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W Best value | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Axon 40 | Edge S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,460 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, HDR10+, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | HDR10, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Axon 40 | Edge S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Axon 40 | Edge S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Axon 40 | Edge S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 11 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 11 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Axon 40 | Edge S30 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C | Smart Connect Support, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | — | USB 3.1 |
| Max. download speed | — | 7,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Axon 40 | Edge S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, Snapdragon Sound, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Axon 40 | Edge S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | XT2175-2 |
