OnePlus 9 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 60/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,157,244 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes OnePlus 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1157244 vs 1135878
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 5 points higher (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1157244 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 9 leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 1.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (71/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the OnePlus 9 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.