OnePlus 13 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

The OnePlus 13 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 65/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 13 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 213g).

The OnePlus 13 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 13 Pro

Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 83
Portability 46
Value for money 78

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

Performance 64
Display 89
Camera 71
Battery 41
Portability 67
Value for money —

What makes OnePlus 13 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 41/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 213g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 13 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the OnePlus 13 Pro scores 18 points higher (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 13 Pro (67/100 vs 46/100).

OnePlus 13 Pro: The OnePlus 13 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus 13 Pro ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3126402 1135878
Geekbench Single 3013 1500
Geekbench Multi 9287 3537
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Super Amoled
Resolution 3168x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 100W —
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 44 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB
OS Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits —
NFC — yes
Protection IP69 —
Dimensions — 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm
Weight 213 g 188 g
Launch price $899 —

Camera comparison

OnePlus 13 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
71
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus 13 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

  • 6.7" Super Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus 13 Pro

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

  • 4600 mAh
  • No wireless charging
41
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 13 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 13 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100
3126402 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
65/100 -175.2%
1135878 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 175.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus 13 Pro

$899

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (91/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (83/100 vs 41/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 13 Pro (67/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The OnePlus 13 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The OnePlus 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 71/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 13 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The OnePlus 13 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.