Huawei Mate 50 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 Huawei Mate 50 has the bigger battery (4460 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 50 is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 202g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4460 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 202g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 leads (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 50 leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 25.1% 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 Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (89/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (63/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (57/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Huawei Mate 50 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Mate 50 leads on performance (71/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.