Huawei Y5p vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Huawei Y5p (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 — 61/100 vs 17/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 156,818); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y5p doesn't; the Huawei Y5p is noticeably lighter (144g vs 183g).

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p by 44 points (61/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y5p
Performance 8
Display 42
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 79
Value for money
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Huawei Y5p better?
  • Lighter: 144g vs 183g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 70/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 723
  • Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3020 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Y5p vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 44 points higher (61/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (63/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Y5p (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y5p is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).

Huawei Y5p: The Huawei Y5p is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Y5p ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 156818 1119714
Geekbench Single 233 1488
Geekbench Multi 723 3373
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 720x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 3020 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 10W
Main camera 8 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 5 MP
RAM 2GB
Storage 32GB 128GB
OS Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC no yes
Dimensions 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 144 g 183 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei Y5p
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Y5p
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
42
display
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Y5p
  • 3020 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Y5p and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Y5p MediaTek Helio P22
17/100
156818 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100 +86.0%
1119714 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Huawei Y5p by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (63/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (89/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p (63/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Y5p (30/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y5p is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y5p or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Y5p by 44 points (61/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Y5p and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Huawei Y5p has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y5p or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y5p or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Y5p over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Huawei Y5p is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.