Realme 14 Pro+ vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Realme 14 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 Pro+ leads — 65/100 vs 62/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 1,107,631).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 14 Pro+
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Realme 14 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 1107631
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3390
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 191g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 14 Pro+ vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Realme 14 Pro+ scores 3 points higher (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ leads (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Realme 14 Pro+ are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Realme 14 Pro+ are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Realme 14 Pro+ are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 14 Pro+ | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1107631 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 8.0×None×None mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 14 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Realme 14 Pro+
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 14 Pro+
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 14 Pro+ and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Realme 14 Pro+ by 2.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Realme 14 Pro+ are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Realme 14 Pro+ are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (63/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Realme 14 Pro+ are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 14 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Realme 14 Pro+ edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 14 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Realme 14 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Should you choose the Realme 14 Pro+ over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Realme 14 Pro+ is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.