Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (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 TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 61/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 309g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Performance 91
Display 70
Camera 52
Battery 63
Portability 20
Value for money 42
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 183g vs 309g

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 8 points higher (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (89/100 vs 70/100). 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 TriFold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (70/100 vs 20/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold 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 TriFold ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 2926532 1119714
Geekbench Single 3041 1488
Geekbench Multi 9494 3373
Display 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 2160x1584 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5600 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 45W
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 16GB
Storage 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 309 g 183 g
Price $2899
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
display
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Overall performance score

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

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100
2926532 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100 -161.4%
1119714 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 161.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
$2899
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (89/100 vs 70/100).

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 TriFold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (63/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (70/100 vs 20/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold 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 TriFold and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold 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 TriFold or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (91/100 vs 63/100).

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

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