Fairphone 5 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, 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 47/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 212g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 18 points higher (65/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (41/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (67/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (89/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (71/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (67/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Fairphone 5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.