OnePlus Ace 3 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The OnePlus Ace 3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 3 leads — 64/100 vs 61/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 3 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Ace 3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,907,512 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 207g).
OnePlus Ace 3
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1907512 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 30/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 207g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 3 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the OnePlus Ace 3 scores 3 points higher (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 leads (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 leads (66/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (66/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (70/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 3 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1907512 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 183 g | |
| Price | — | — |
OnePlus Ace 3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
OnePlus Ace 3
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Ace 3
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Ace 3 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 3 leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 70.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (63/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (66/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (70/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 3 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus Ace 3 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 Ace 3 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus Ace 3 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 3 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 3 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus Ace 3 leads on performance (77/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 3 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus Ace 3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.