Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 62/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,273,046 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1273046 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Better camera (74/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1273
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 230g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max scores 9 points higher (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 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 and the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (70/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1273046 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 12.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 and the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (70/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.