Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) 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 Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads — 64/100 vs 61/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,963 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 209g).
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 30/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 209g
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE scores 3 points higher (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (70/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 183 g | |
| Price | $279 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 28.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (70/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on performance (70/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.