Sony Xperia 5 III vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Sony Xperia 5 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 51/100 (a 14-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 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 III
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 188g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 67/100)
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 20/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 14 points higher (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 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 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (71/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.