OnePlus 15s vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 65/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 195g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the OnePlus 15s scores 18 points higher (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 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 15s leads (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the OnePlus 15s are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 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 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 247.8% 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 15s significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (71/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (89/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the OnePlus 15s are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 15s is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s 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 15s or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 15s 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.