Realme 9 Pro Plus vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, 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 46/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 Pro Plus has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 750,481).
Realme 9 Pro Plus
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2318
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 15 points higher (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 9 Pro Plus and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Realme 9 Pro Plus by 33.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (63/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Realme 9 Pro Plus — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.