Fairphone 6+ vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Fairphone 6+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 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 53/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4415); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 1,101,953); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6+
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Fairphone 6+ better?
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 1101953
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4415 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6+ vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 12 points higher (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Fairphone 6+ are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (67/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6+ | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1101953 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×73.3×9.6 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6+
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6+
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6+
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6+ and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Fairphone 6+ by 3.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Fairphone 6+ are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (71/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (67/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6+ or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Fairphone 6+ — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6+ and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Fairphone 6+ has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6+ or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6+ over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Fairphone 6+ is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.