Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 65/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,780,751 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2780751 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 218g
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 14 points higher (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (67/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2780751 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 144.8% 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (56/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (67/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.