Huawei P50 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Huawei P50 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei P50 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 62/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei P50 Pro has the bigger battery (4360 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei P50 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,141,829 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1141829 vs 1135878
- Bigger battery: 4360 vs 4200 mAh
- Better camera (75/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 195g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Huawei P50 Pro scores 5 points higher (67/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro leads (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 Pro leads (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1141829 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2700x1228 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4360 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×72.8×8.5 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1228
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pro
- 4360 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei P50 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 0.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 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 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (54/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei P50 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei P50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei P50 Pro leads on camera score (75/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei P50 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.