Realme U1 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, 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 26/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 303,398); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme U1 doesn't; the Realme U1 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 188g).
Realme U1
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Lighter: 168g vs 188g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Realme U1 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 39 points higher (65/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (41/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (71/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Realme U1 (41/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Realme U1 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 303398 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Realme U1
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 25MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Realme U1
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme U1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme U1 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Realme U1 by 72.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (63/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (89/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (71/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Realme U1 (41/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Realme U1 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 39 points (65/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Realme U1 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Realme U1 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme U1 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme U1 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Realme U1 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.