Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 61/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 78
Camera 67
Battery 61
Portability 66
Value for money 62
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 183g vs 215g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 18 points higher (79/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (98/100 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power 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 Fold8 Ultra ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3942923 1119714
Geekbench Single 3640 1488
Geekbench Multi 11033 3373
Display 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1968x2184 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 60W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 215 g 183 g
Price $2199
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
67
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • 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 Fold8 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
79/100
3942923 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100 -252.1%
1119714 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 252.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
$2199
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (98/100 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (61/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.