Huawei P50 Pocket vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 52/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pocket
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?
- Better portability (69/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pocket vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 13 points higher (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 P50 Pocket (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pocket | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2790x1188 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $1410 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pocket and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 P50 Pocket (71/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Huawei P50 Pocket — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pocket over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.