Motorola Moto G71 5G vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

The Motorola Moto G71 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 49/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G71 5G has the bigger battery (5000 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 592,015).

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G71 5G — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G71 5G
Performance 46
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 45
Portability 66
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 G71 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 179g vs 188g

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2003
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G71 5G vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 16 points higher (65/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (63/100 vs 46/100). 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 G71 5G (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G71 5G (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G71 5G and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Motorola Moto G71 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).

Motorola Moto G71 5G: The Motorola Moto G71 5G 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 G71 5G ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 592015 1119714
Geekbench Single 905 1488
Geekbench Multi 2003 3373
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" Super Amoled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 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 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.2×73.9×8.5 mm 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm
Weight 179 g 188 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G71 5G
  • 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 G71 5G
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Super Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G71 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 4600 mAh
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G71 5G and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G71 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
49/100
592015 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
65/100 +47.1%
1119714 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Motorola Moto G71 5G by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G71 5G (63/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G71 5G (71/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G71 5G and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Motorola Moto G71 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G71 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G71 5G — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G71 5G and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Motorola Moto G71 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G71 5G 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 G71 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G71 5G over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Motorola Moto G71 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.