Fairphone 6 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 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 53/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 6 has the bigger battery (4415 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 1,027,025); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 4415 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3390
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 193g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 9 points higher (62/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (70/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Fairphone 6 by 9.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (63/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (70/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Fairphone 6 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.