OnePlus 13 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The OnePlus 13 (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 leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,116,931 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 213g).
OnePlus 13
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3116931 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 41/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 213g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 13 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the OnePlus 13 scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 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 (67/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3116931 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9700 | 3373 | |
| 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 | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 13 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 178.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 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 (67/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 13 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 13 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.