Google Pixel 7a vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, 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 60/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4385); the Google Pixel 7a is faster in AnTuTu (1,194,673 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Google Pixel 7a
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1194673 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3451 vs 3373
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 63/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1459
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4385 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 5 points higher (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (67/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1194673 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1459 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3451 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 7a and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 7a leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 6.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (89/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (67/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Google Pixel 7a by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.