HMD Fusion vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The HMD Fusion (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 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 46/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Fusion has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 568,395); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Fusion
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes HMD Fusion better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2115
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 203g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Fusion vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 19 points higher (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the HMD Fusion (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Fusion (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the HMD Fusion (71/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Fusion is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Fusion | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.5×8.3 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Fusion
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
HMD Fusion
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Fusion
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Fusion and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads HMD Fusion by 50.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the HMD Fusion (64/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Fusion (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the HMD Fusion (71/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Fusion is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Fusion or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the HMD Fusion — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Fusion and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The HMD Fusion has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Fusion or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Fusion or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Fusion over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.