Sony Xperia 10 VII vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 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 — 62/100 vs 55/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 183g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VII
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 168g vs 183g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 70/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3000
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 7 points higher (62/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VII | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 895533 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VII and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 21.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (63/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (53/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Sony Xperia 10 VII by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.