Samsung Galaxy A05 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, 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 33/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A05 has the bigger battery (5000 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 346,495); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy A05
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1364
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 195g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A05 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 28 points higher (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (70/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A05 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A05 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 69.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (63/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (63/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (70/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 by 28 points (61/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A05 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.