Honor 9A vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 26/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 9A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 156,818); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Honor 9A
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 188g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 723
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 39 points higher (65/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (63/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A leads (66/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (63/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (66/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Honor 9A | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 9A and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Honor 9A by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (63/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (89/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (71/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (66/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 39 points (65/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor 9A is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.