Realme Neo7 Turbo vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 61/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,502,910 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 205g).

The Realme Neo7 Turbo edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7 Turbo
Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 88
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2502910 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4200 mAh

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 183g vs 205g

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo7 Turbo vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 9 points higher (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 63/100). 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 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (70/100 vs 50/100).

Realme Neo7 Turbo: The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo7 Turbo ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400e Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 2502910 1119714
Geekbench Single 2233 1488
Geekbench Multi 7478 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1280x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 205 g 183 g
Price $270
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo7 Turbo and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo7 Turbo MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
70/100
2502910 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100 -123.5%
1119714 AnTuTu

Realme Neo7 Turbo leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 123.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme Neo7 Turbo
$270
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 63/100).

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 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (63/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (70/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo7 Turbo 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 Neo7 Turbo or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo7 Turbo over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.