Oppo A56s vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Oppo A56s (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 61/100 vs 35/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A56s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 569,913); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A56s doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo A56s by 26 points (61/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A56s
Performance 42
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 67
Value for money
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Oppo A56s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 569913
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 684
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1900
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 183g vs 186g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A56s vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 26 points higher (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A56s leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Oppo A56s (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo A56s (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo A56s (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A56s is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Oppo A56s are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).

Oppo A56s: The Oppo A56s is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo A56s ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 810 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 569913 1119714
Geekbench Single 684 1488
Geekbench Multi 1900 3373
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 10W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.0 mm 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 186 g 183 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Oppo A56s
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera
Display comparison
Oppo A56s
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Oppo A56s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A56s and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A56s MediaTek Dimensity 810
35/100
569913 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100 +49.1%
1119714 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Oppo A56s by 49.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Oppo A56s (63/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo A56s (89/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo A56s (63/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo A56s is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Oppo A56s are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A56s or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo A56s by 26 points (61/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A56s and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Oppo A56s has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A56s or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A56s or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A56s over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Oppo A56s is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.