Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,119,714); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 183g).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3373
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 183g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 70/100)
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3900 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 183 g | |
| Price | $1099 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 171.0% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.