Honor X9c vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 56/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9c has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 737,054).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Honor X9c better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2700
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 195g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 9 points higher (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c leads (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Honor X9c (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9c | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9c and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Honor X9c by 35.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Honor X9c (71/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (63/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Honor X9c by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.