Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads — 65/100 vs 61/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,818,396 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 253g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Performance 76
Display 78
Camera 63
Battery 39
Portability 52
Value for money 34
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1818396 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 4400 vs 4200 mAh

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 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 253g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 scores 4 points higher (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (70/100 vs 52/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 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 Z Fold5 ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1818396 1119714
Geekbench Single 2004 1488
Geekbench Multi 5311 3373
Display 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 2176x1812 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 128
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 13 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 253 g 183 g
Launch price $1799
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
63
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2176x1812
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
65/100
1818396 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100 -62.4%
1119714 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 62.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
$1799
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (70/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on performance (76/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.