Honor Magic9 Super vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 65/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 227g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (99/100 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 Magic9 Super is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (67/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 277.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (99/100 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 Magic9 Super is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (91/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (67/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.