Honor 70 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, 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 57/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 54 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 820,210).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 188g
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3012
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 54MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 8 points higher (65/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Honor 70 (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Honor 70 by 27.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Honor 70 (71/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Honor 70 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.