Oppo A53s vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

The Oppo A53s (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, 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 26/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A53s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 251,428); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A53s doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s by 39 points (65/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A53s
Performance 18
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 71
Battery 41
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Oppo A53s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 186g vs 188g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 251428
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 272
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 992
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A53s vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 39 points higher (65/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (63/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (63/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A53s and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Oppo A53s are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).

Oppo A53s: The Oppo A53s is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo A53s ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 251428 1119714
Geekbench Single 272 1488
Geekbench Multi 992 3373
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" Super Amoled
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 MP
RAM 4GB
Storage 128GB 512GB
OS Android 10, ColorOS 7.2 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.9×75.1×8.4 mm 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm
Weight 186 g 188 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Oppo A53s
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
71
camera
Display comparison
Oppo A53s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Super Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Oppo A53s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 4600 mAh
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A53s and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A53s Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
26/100
251428 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
65/100 +77.5%
1119714 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Oppo A53s by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (63/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (89/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (71/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo A53s and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Oppo A53s are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A53s or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s by 39 points (65/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A53s and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Oppo A53s has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A53s or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A53s or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A53s over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Oppo A53s is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.