Sony Xperia 1 III vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 60/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 1135878
- Lighter: 186g vs 188g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (71/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 5 points higher (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 8.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (71/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.