Tecno Pop X vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Tecno Pop X (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, 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 33/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pop X has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop X doesn't.
Tecno Pop X
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 188g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 41/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1800
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pop X vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 32 points higher (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop X and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Tecno Pop X are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pop X | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.9×79.3×8.2 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | — |
Tecno Pop X
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.85
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Tecno Pop X
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Pop X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (63/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (71/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop X and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Tecno Pop X are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pop X or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X by 32 points (65/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop X and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Tecno Pop X has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop X or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pop X or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop X over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Tecno Pop X is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.