Honor 90 Smart vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Honor 90 Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 61/100 vs 41/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Smart has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 530,583); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 199g).
Honor 90 Smart
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 5330 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2032
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 199g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 20 points higher (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (63/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5330 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor 90 Smart
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Honor 90 Smart
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 90 Smart
- 5330 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 90 Smart and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Honor 90 Smart by 52.6% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (63/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (89/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (63/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (51/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart by 20 points (61/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Smart or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Smart or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Smart over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.