Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 47/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 736,675); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 202g).

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
Performance 52
Display 66
Camera 35
Battery 43
Portability 45
Value for money
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 736675
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 935
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2719
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 183g vs 202g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 14 points higher (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (70/100 vs 45/100).

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023): The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) 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 Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 736675 1119714
Geekbench Single 935 1488
Geekbench Multi 2719 3373
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 20W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 162.8×73.8×9.2 mm 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 202 g 183 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
47/100
736675 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100 +34.2%
1119714 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) by 34.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (89/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (63/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (70/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.