Infinix Hot 9 Play vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, 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 27/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 9 Play has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 155,362); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Play doesn't; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 209g).
Infinix Hot 9 Play
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 486
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 209g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Play vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 38 points higher (65/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play leads (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (67/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Play | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) - 32/2GBAndroid 9.0 (Pie) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×78.0×8.9 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Hot 9 Play and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Infinix Hot 9 Play by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (63/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (89/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (71/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (79/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (67/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play by 38 points (65/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Play over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.