Sony Xperia 5 IV vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 65/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 IV
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 188g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (71/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 2 points higher (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (66/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 IV and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 9.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (71/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (66/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.