Oppo A97 5G vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Oppo A97 5G (2022) 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 41/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A97 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 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 A97 5G doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G by 20 points (61/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A97 5G
Performance 42
Display 54
Camera 30
Battery 46
Portability
Value for money
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Oppo A97 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (46/100 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 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A97 5G vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 20 points higher (61/100 vs 41/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A97 5G leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A97 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (46/100 vs 30/100).

Oppo A97 5G: The Oppo A97 5G 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 A97 5G 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 1080x2408 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 12 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 183 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Oppo A97 5G
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
30
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera
Display comparison
Oppo A97 5G
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Oppo A97 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A97 5G and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A97 5G MediaTek Dimensity 810
41/100
569913 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100 +49.1%
1119714 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Oppo A97 5G 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 A97 5G (63/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (89/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (63/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo A97 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (46/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A97 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G by 20 points (61/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A97 5G and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Oppo A97 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A97 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A97 5G 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 A97 5G over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Oppo A97 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.