OnePlus Ace 6T vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The OnePlus Ace 6T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads — 72/100 vs 62/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6T has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6T is faster in AnTuTu (2,788,201 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6T
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes OnePlus Ace 6T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2788201 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 211g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6T vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the OnePlus Ace 6T scores 10 points higher (72/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T leads (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T (70/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6T | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2788201 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 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 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $320 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 6T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6T
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 6T and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6T leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 145.5% 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 6T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T (63/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6T (70/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6T or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus Ace 6T is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6T and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus Ace 6T has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6T 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 6T or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus Ace 6T leads on performance (89/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6T over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus Ace 6T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.