Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100, 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 46/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 576,015); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is thinner (6.7mm vs 8.0mm).

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
Performance 44
Display 70
Camera 29
Battery 48
Portability 76
Value for money 68
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 71
Battery 41
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
  • 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: 188g vs 195g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 19 points higher (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (71/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).

Tecno Spark 40 Pro: The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Spark 40 Pro ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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" Super Amoled
Resolution 1224x2720 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB
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 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm
Weight 195 g 188 g
Launch price $150
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
71
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
display
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Super Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 4600 mAh
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Spark 40 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Spark 40 Pro MediaTek Helio G100
46/100
576015 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
65/100 +48.6%
1119714 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 48.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
$150
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (63/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (89/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (71/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Spark 40 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.