Samsung Galaxy A52 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 46/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A52 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 514,398).
Samsung Galaxy A52
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1762
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 189g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A52 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 15 points higher (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (63/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A52 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A52 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 54.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (63/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (89/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (63/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A52 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A52 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A52 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A52 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A52 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.