HMD Pulse+ vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, 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 34/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Pulse+ has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 187g vs 188g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1335
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 31 points higher (65/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (64/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Pulse+ 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 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 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 | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 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 Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads HMD Pulse+ by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (64/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (71/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Pulse+ 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 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 31 points (65/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.