Honor Magic7 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Honor Magic7 (2024) 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 leads — 84/100 vs 62/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,967,184 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 199g).

The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 22 points (84/100 vs 62/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor Magic7

Performance 91
Display 84
Camera 81
Battery 81
Portability 60
Value for money 82

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

Performance 64
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money —

What makes Honor Magic7 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2967184 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 5650 vs 4200 mAh

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 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 199g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 60/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Honor Magic7 scores 22 points higher (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 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 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).

Honor Magic7: The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor Magic7 ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 2967184 1135878
Geekbench Single 3013 1500
Geekbench Multi 9287 3537
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1264x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5650 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 100W —
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP —
RAM 12GB / 16GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 199 g 183 g
Launch price $599 —

Camera comparison

Honor Magic7

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera

Display comparison

Honor Magic7

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Honor Magic7

  • 5650 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic7 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
2967184 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
62/100 -161.2%
1135878 AnTuTu

Honor Magic7 leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 161.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor Magic7

$599

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 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 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 22 points (84/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.