Oppo Reno5 4G vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Oppo Reno5 4G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 48/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno5 4G has the bigger battery (4310 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 514,398); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo Reno5 4G doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno5 4G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno5 4G
Performance 41
Display 69
Camera 51
Battery 35
Portability 80
Value for money
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Oppo Reno5 4G better?
  • Bigger battery: 4310 vs 4200 mAh
  • Lighter: 171g vs 183g

  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 70/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1762
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo Reno5 4G vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 13 points higher (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).

Oppo Reno5 4G: The Oppo Reno5 4G 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 Reno5 4G ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 514398 1119714
Geekbench Single 746 1488
Geekbench Multi 1762 3373
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4310 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 50W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Front camera 44 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 159.1×73.3×7.7 mm 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 171 g 183 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno5 4G
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera
Display comparison
Oppo Reno5 4G
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno5 4G
  • 4310 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo Reno5 4G and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo Reno5 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
48/100
514398 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100 +54.1%
1119714 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Oppo Reno5 4G by 54.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (63/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (89/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno5 4G or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno5 4G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Oppo Reno5 4G and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Oppo Reno5 4G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno5 4G or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno5 4G or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Oppo Reno5 4G over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Oppo Reno5 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.