Honor 9S vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Honor 9S (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 18/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 177,554); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 188g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 47 points higher (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (41/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (64/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Honor 9S (41/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 3537 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Honor 9S by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (64/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (89/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (71/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Honor 9S (41/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 47 points (65/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.