Samsung Galaxy A17 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, 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 45/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 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 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2047
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 190g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 17 points higher (62/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 70/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | — | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $147 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 51.2% 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 A17 (64/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (63/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 70/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A17 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.