Honor Magic9 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 62/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 209g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Honor Magic9 scores 30 points higher (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (70/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 277.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (70/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 30 points (92/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.