HMD Arc vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, 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 20/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Arc has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 153,667); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 188g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 846
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 45 points higher (65/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (64/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Arc and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads HMD Arc by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (64/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (89/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (71/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Arc and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 45 points (65/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.