OnePlus 7 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The OnePlus 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 46/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3700); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 7
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes OnePlus 7 better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 188g
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3700 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 7 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 19 points higher (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (41/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 7 (41/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 7 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" Optic AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3700 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 157.7×74.8×8.2 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 7
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 7
- 6.4" Optic AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 7
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 7 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads OnePlus 7 by 27.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the OnePlus 7 (71/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 7 (41/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the OnePlus 7 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 7 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 7 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 7 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.