Honor X9d vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, 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 60/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 977,304).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9d
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Honor X9d better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3148
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 193g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 2 points higher (62/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Honor X9d (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9d | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9d and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Honor X9d by 14.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Honor X9d (63/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (69/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Honor X9d by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9d or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9d or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.