Honor 8S vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Honor 8S (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, 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 19/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 155,362); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8S doesn't; the Honor 8S is noticeably lighter (146g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8S
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Honor 8S better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 188g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 46 points higher (65/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 10/100). 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (64/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Honor 8S (41/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8S | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 3537 | |
| Display | 5.7" LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 lite | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8S and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Honor 8S by 86.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (64/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (89/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (71/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Honor 8S (41/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8S by 46 points (65/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8S 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 Honor 8S or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8S over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.