Honor 90 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Honor 90 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 90 Pro leads — 70/100 vs 62/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,463,370 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Honor 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1463370 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 199g
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Honor 90 Pro scores 8 points higher (70/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Pro leads (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 90 Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1463370 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×74.9×8.1 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Honor 90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 90 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 28.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 90 Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (60/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor 90 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor 90 Pro leads on camera score (71/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor 90 Pro leads on performance (71/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor 90 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.