Honor Magic4 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Honor Magic4 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 62/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic4 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic4 is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 1,119,714).
Honor Magic4
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 41/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 3 points higher (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (67/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic4 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1224x2664 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic4
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Honor Magic4
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic4
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic4 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic4 leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 15.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (71/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (67/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Honor Magic4 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic4 leads on performance (69/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.