Huawei P40 Lite vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 37/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 565,851).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P40 Lite
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
- Overall rating 37/100
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2120
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P40 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 25 points higher (62/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (64/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P40 Lite | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P40 Lite and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Huawei P40 Lite by 50.2% 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 ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (64/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (63/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P40 Lite or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 25 points (62/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P40 Lite and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei P40 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P40 Lite or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P40 Lite or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P40 Lite over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.