Huawei Mate X3 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, 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 61/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 239g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 4 points higher (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (67/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 34.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (71/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (64/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (67/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Huawei Mate X3 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.