OnePlus 15 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The OnePlus 15 (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 15 leads — 74/100 vs 65/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 213g).
OnePlus 15
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 41/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 213g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the OnePlus 15 scores 9 points higher (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (67/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3621671 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 223.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (94/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (71/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (86/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (67/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 15 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 15 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.