Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 63/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,963 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 209g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 2 points higher (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (67/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 26.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (67/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by just 2 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 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on performance (69/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.