Motorola Moto G14 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

The Motorola Moto G14 (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616, 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 34/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G14 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G14 by 31 points (65/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G14
Performance 19
Display 58
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 73
Value for money
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 71
Battery 41
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G14 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 177g vs 188g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better portability (73/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 400
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1350
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G14 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 31 points higher (65/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (63/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G14 (63/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G14 (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G14 (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G14 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G14 is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).

Motorola Moto G14: The Motorola Moto G14 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 G14 ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Processor Unisoc Tiger T616 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 400 1488
Geekbench Multi 1350 3373
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" Super Amoled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 15W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB
OS Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.5×73.8×8.0 mm 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm
Weight 177 g 188 g
Price $104
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G14
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
71
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G14
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Super Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G14
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 4600 mAh
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G14
$104
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G14 (63/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G14 (89/100 vs 58/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G14 (71/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G14 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G14 is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G14 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G14 by 31 points (65/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G14 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Motorola Moto G14 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G14 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G14 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G14 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Motorola Moto G14 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.