Honor 9A vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 — 62/100 vs 26/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 9A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 177,554); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 723
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 185g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 36 points higher (62/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A leads (66/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (64/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (63/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (66/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 3GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Honor 9A by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (64/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (89/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (63/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (66/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 36 points (62/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.