Realme 14 Pro+ vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

The Realme 14 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 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 64/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 1,107,631).

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Realme 14 Pro+ by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme 14 Pro+

Performance 61
Display 84
Camera 61
Battery 63
Portability 64
Value for money 62

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

Performance 64
Display 89
Camera 71
Battery 41
Portability 67
Value for money —

What makes Realme 14 Pro+ better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 41/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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: 188g vs 191g

  • Higher performance (64/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 64/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 14 Pro+ vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 1 points higher (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ leads (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Realme 14 Pro+ are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Realme 14 Pro+ are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).

Realme 14 Pro+: The Realme 14 Pro+ is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme 14 Pro+ ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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" Super Amoled
Resolution 1272x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 80W —
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB —
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB
OS Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 163.5×77.3×8.0 mm 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm
Weight 191 g 188 g
Launch price $350 —

Camera comparison

Realme 14 Pro+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
71
camera

Display comparison

Realme 14 Pro+

  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

  • 6.7" Super Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Realme 14 Pro+

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

  • 4600 mAh
  • No wireless charging
41
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme 14 Pro+ and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 14 Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
64/100
1107631 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
65/100 +2.5%
1135878 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Realme 14 Pro+ by 2.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme 14 Pro+

$350

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Realme 14 Pro+ are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (63/100 vs 41/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Realme 14 Pro+ are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme 14 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Realme 14 Pro+ by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Realme 14 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Realme 14 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 14 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Realme 14 Pro+ over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Realme 14 Pro+ is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.