Motorola Moto G35 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Motorola Moto G35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, 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 — 62/100 vs 46/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G35 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 (1,135,878 vs 628,581).

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G35 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G35

Performance 46
Display 66
Camera 35
Battery 43
Portability 68
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

Performance 64
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Moto G35 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: 1135878 vs 628581
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 735
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2318
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 183g vs 188g

  • Higher performance (64/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 68/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G35 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 16 points higher (62/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G35 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G35 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Motorola Moto G35 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G35 ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor Unisoc T760 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 628581 1135878
Geekbench Single 735 1500
Geekbench Multi 2318 3537
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 18W —
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP —
RAM 4GB / 8GB —
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 166.3×76.0×7.8 mm 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 188 g 183 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G35

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G35

  • 6.7" 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 G35

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G35 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G35 Unisoc T760
46/100
628581 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
62/100 +44.7%
1135878 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Motorola Moto G35 by 44.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (64/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (89/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (63/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G35 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Motorola Moto G35 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G35 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G35 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G35 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Motorola Moto G35 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G35 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 G35 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G35 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.