Huawei Mate 70 Air vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, 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 64/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1370
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 208g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 1 points higher (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 32.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (71/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (74/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.