HMD Vibe vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, 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 27/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 424,216); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 188g
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 38 points higher (65/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (41/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (64/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (41/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the HMD Vibe are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 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 | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads HMD Vibe by 62.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (64/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (71/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (41/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the HMD Vibe are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 38 points (65/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 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 Vibe or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.