ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,444,132 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2444132 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 224g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (83/100 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 is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (66/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (67/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2444132 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 125 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ZenUI | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 115.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (83/100 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 is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (66/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (67/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads on performance (83/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.