Samsung Galaxy S22+ vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Samsung Galaxy S22+ (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 58/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S22+ has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 1,119,714).

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy S22+ by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S22+
Performance 69
Display 79
Camera 39
Battery 46
Portability 64
Value for money
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 183g vs 196g

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S22+ vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 3 points higher (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).

Samsung Galaxy S22+: The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S22+ ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1290942 1119714
Geekbench Single 1675 1488
Geekbench Multi 4453 3373
Display 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 2340x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 196 g 183 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22+
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
39
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22+
  • 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S22+
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S22+ and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S22+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
58/100
1290942 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100 -15.3%
1119714 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S22+ leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 15.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S22+
$999
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (63/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (46/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S22+ or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy S22+ by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S22+ and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S22+ has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S22+ or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S22+ or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S22+ leads on performance (69/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S22+ over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.