Infinix Smart 8 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Infinix Smart 8 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606, 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 36/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Smart 8 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 330,006); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 doesn't.
Infinix Smart 8
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 184g vs 188g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1335
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 29 points higher (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (63/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 (63/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 8 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Infinix Smart 8 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Infinix Smart 8 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | — | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Infinix Smart 8
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Infinix Smart 8
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Infinix Smart 8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Smart 8 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Infinix Smart 8 by 70.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 (63/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 (89/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 8 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Infinix Smart 8 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 by 29 points (65/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 8 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Infinix Smart 8 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 8 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Infinix Smart 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.