OnePlus 9 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 9 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 62/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 9 Pro has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,185,805 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes OnePlus 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1185805 vs 1135878
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 197g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 59/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the OnePlus 9 Pro scores 3 points higher (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro leads (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the OnePlus 9 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (70/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1185805 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 3216x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×73.6×8.7 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $969 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3216x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 9 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 4.4% 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 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the OnePlus 9 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (57/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (70/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus 9 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.