OnePlus 13T vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The OnePlus 13T (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 13T leads — 74/100 vs 65/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 188g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the OnePlus 13T scores 9 points higher (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 179.4% 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 OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (71/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (65/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 13T edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.