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 (1,119,714 vs 736,675).
Honor X9c
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2719
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 195g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 62/100)
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 (63/100 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 (63/100 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).
| Specification | Honor X9c | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 3373 | |
| 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 | — |
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
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
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 34.2% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (63/100 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).
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 (63/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Honor X9c is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.