Huawei P50 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Huawei P50 (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 ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 62/100 vs 54/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Huawei P50 better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 183g
- Longer battery life (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 70/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (63/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 8 points higher (62/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Huawei P50
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50
- 4100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
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 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (89/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (63/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei P50 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Huawei P50 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei P50 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.