Huawei nova 14 Lite vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 59/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Huawei nova 14 Lite
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 67/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 191g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 6 points higher (65/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (59/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (59/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Lite | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (71/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (59/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Huawei nova 14 Lite by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.