OnePlus 14 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The OnePlus 14 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 62/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 14 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 14 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 14 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes OnePlus 14 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 219g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 14 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the OnePlus 14 Pro scores 23 points higher (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (83/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the OnePlus 14 Pro (70/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 14 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / OxygenOS 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $830 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 14 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 14 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 14 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 247.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the OnePlus 14 Pro (70/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 23 points (85/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 14 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus 14 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 14 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus 14 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.