Honor Play6T vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Honor Play6T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 62/100 vs 38/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play6T has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 515,647); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play6T doesn't; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play6T
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Honor Play6T better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1736
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 198g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play6T vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 24 points higher (62/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play6T leads (66/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Honor Play6T (64/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play6T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (66/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Honor Play6T (70/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play6T | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, no Google Play Services | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 167.6×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play6T
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Honor Play6T
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play6T
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play6T and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Honor Play6T by 54.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Honor Play6T (64/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (63/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play6T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (66/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Honor Play6T (70/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play6T or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T by 24 points (62/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play6T and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor Play6T has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play6T or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play6T or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play6T over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.