Honor Magic7 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,967,184 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 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 display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Honor Magic7 scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 161.2% 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 Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (81/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic7 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.