Honor 500 Pro (China) vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 62/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 201g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 22 points higher (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 175.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 22 points (84/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.