Honor Magic7 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Honor Magic7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads — 82/100 vs 62/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 Pro has the bigger battery (5270 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,433 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Honor Magic7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3014433 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3057 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9302 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5270 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 223g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Honor Magic7 Pro scores 20 points higher (82/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (70/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3014433 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3057 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9302 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5270 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 148 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / MagicOS 9.0 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 5270 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:07 hrs, total 26:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 165.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (79/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (70/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 20 points (82/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on camera score (79/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.