OnePlus 12R vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The OnePlus 12R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 12R leads — 63/100 vs 61/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 12R has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 12R is faster in AnTuTu (1,844,595 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 207g).
OnePlus 12R
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1844595 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 30/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 207g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 12R vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the OnePlus 12R scores 2 points higher (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 12R leads (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R leads (62/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (62/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (70/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 12R | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1844595 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
OnePlus 12R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
OnePlus 12R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 12R
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 12R and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 12R leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (63/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (62/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (70/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 12R or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus 12R edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 12R and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus 12R has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 12R 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 OnePlus 12R or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus 12R leads on performance (76/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 12R over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.