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 (1,294,871 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Honor Magic4 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- 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)
Comparison verdict
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 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 3537 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 14.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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).
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.