HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 48/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 528,398); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1980
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 197g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 17 points higher (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 53.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (64/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (71/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the HMD Vibe 2 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.