Fairphone 3+ vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, 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 26/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 243,691); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.9mm).
Fairphone 3+
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Overall rating 26/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3040 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 189g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 39 points higher (65/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (63/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (41/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (63/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (41/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (67/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 3373 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $489 | — |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 3+ and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Fairphone 3+ by 78.2% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (63/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (71/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (41/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (67/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 39 points (65/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.