Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100, 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 — 61/100 vs 46/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 576,015); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is thinner (6.7mm vs 7.9mm).
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 70/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 576015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2014
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 195g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 15 points higher (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 576015 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | — |
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Tecno Spark 40 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 48.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (63/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (89/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (63/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (48/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Tecno Spark 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 40 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.