Infinix S5 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Infinix S5 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 23/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 177,554); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix S5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix S5
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Infinix S5 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 188g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix S5 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 42 points higher (65/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (64/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (71/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix S5 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.0×7.9 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix S5
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Infinix S5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix S5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix S5 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Infinix S5 by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (64/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (89/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (71/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix S5 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 by 42 points (65/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix S5 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Infinix S5 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix S5 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix S5 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix S5 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.