ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 220g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (66/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (70/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 185.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (92/100 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 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (66/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (70/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.