ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 63/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,899,814 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1899814 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 239g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 2 points higher (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (60/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (60/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (67/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (71/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (60/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (67/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads on performance (76/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.