Honor Magic5 Lite vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, 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 51/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Lite has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4600); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Lite
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 175g vs 188g
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2101
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 14 points higher (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Lite | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Lite and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Honor Magic5 Lite by 47.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (64/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (71/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 Lite — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.