Honor 90 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, 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 61/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 912,649).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 188g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3067
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 4 points higher (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 leads (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Honor 90 by 19.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (71/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Honor 90 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.