Honor X9a vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 — 61/100 vs 52/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 592,015).
Honor X9a
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 175g vs 183g
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 70/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2003
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 9 points higher (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Honor X9a (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Honor X9a (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Honor X9a | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X9a and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Honor X9a by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Honor X9a (63/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Honor X9a (63/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (50/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Honor X9a by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor X9a is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.