Oppo F9 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Oppo F9 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, 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 ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 314,537); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo F9 doesn't; the Oppo F9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo F9
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Oppo F9 better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 188g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo F9 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 (64/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (41/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (64/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (71/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Oppo F9 (41/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo F9 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo F9 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo F9
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 25MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Oppo F9
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo F9
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo F9 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Oppo F9 by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (64/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (89/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (71/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Oppo F9 (41/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo F9 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo F9 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 by 39 points (65/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo F9 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Oppo F9 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo F9 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo F9 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Oppo F9 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.