Sony Xperia 1 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 61/100 vs 55/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3330); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 891,237).
Sony Xperia 1
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Lighter: 178g vs 183g
- Better display (100/100 vs 89/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3330 mAh
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 6 points higher (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 70/100.
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 891237 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | — | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 183 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Sony Xperia 1 by 20.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (30/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 70/100.
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Sony Xperia 1 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.