Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (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 Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 61/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 215g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 8 points higher (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (92/100 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, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3373 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 183 g | |
| Price | $1531 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 178.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (92/100 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, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.