Realme 9 Pro Plus vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, 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 46/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 750,481).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro Plus
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 19 points higher (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 Pro Plus and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Realme 9 Pro Plus by 33.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (71/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Realme 9 Pro Plus — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.