Fairphone 4 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 62/100 vs 31/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 566,483); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3905 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 225g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 31 points higher (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (63/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (70/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Fairphone 4 by 50.1% 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 ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (64/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (63/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (70/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 31 points (62/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.