Samsung Galaxy A14 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A14 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, 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 — 62/100 vs 39/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A14 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 (1,135,878 vs 607,489); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A14
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Samsung Galaxy A14 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1826
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 201g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A14 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 23 points higher (62/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (63/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (70/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A14 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 67 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | — | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, One UI 5 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×78.0×9.1 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A14 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Samsung Galaxy A14 by 46.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (64/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (63/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (70/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 by 23 points (62/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A14 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A14 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.