OnePlus Ace 5 Racing vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads — 66/100 vs 62/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is faster in AnTuTu (2,536,961 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Racing better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2536961 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 200g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing scores 4 points higher (66/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2536961 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 123.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (63/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (68/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on performance (84/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.