Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 62/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 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 299g
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 8 points higher (70/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (70/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 3537 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 60.7% in our overall performance rating.
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (74/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (70/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.