Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (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 Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 65/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4600); 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 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 309g).
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 309g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 4 points higher (69/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (67/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2160x1584 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 309 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $2899 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 161.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (91/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (89/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (71/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (63/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (67/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by just 4 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 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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 Ultra 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.