Motorola Moto G Power 2026 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 45/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 524,785); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 208g).

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 by 20 points (65/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
Performance 43
Display 65
Camera 35
Battery 50
Portability 47
Value for money 32
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 71
Battery 41
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G Power 2026 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4600 mAh

  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1980
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 208g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 20 points higher (65/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 (67/100 vs 47/100).

Motorola Moto G Power 2026: The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G Power 2026 ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 524785 1119714
Geekbench Single 771 1488
Geekbench Multi 1980 3373
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" Super Amoled
Resolution 1080x2388 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 30W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 166.6×77.1×8.7 mm 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm
Weight 208 g 188 g
Launch price $300
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
71
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Super Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 4600 mAh
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G Power 2026 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Power 2026 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
45/100
524785 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
65/100 +53.1%
1119714 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Motorola Moto G Power 2026 by 53.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
$300
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 (63/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 (89/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 (71/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 (67/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 by 20 points (65/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.