Samsung Galaxy M17 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, 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 48/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17 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 607,489).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M17
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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: 188g vs 192g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 17 points higher (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 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 | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 46.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (64/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (71/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M17 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 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 M17 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.