Samsung Galaxy A17 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, 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 45/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 554,590).

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 20 points (65/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy A17

Performance 43
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 44
Portability 70
Value for money 66

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

Performance 64
Display 89
Camera 71
Battery 41
Portability 67
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 67/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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: 188g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (64/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 20 points higher (65/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A17 ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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" Super Amoled
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 25W —
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 44 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB —
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB
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 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm
Weight 190 g 188 g
Launch price $147 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy A17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
71
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy A17

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

  • 6.7" Super Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy A17

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

  • 4600 mAh
  • No wireless charging
41
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A17 MediaTek Helio G99
45/100
554590 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
65/100 +51.2%
1135878 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 51.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy A17

$147

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (64/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (89/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (71/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 20 points (65/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.