Motorola Signature vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 65/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,135,878); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 188g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Motorola Signature scores 21 points higher (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 169.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 64/100).
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 Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (91/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (77/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.