Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1398
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 40 Premier and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 51.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (56/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 40 Premier over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.