Tecno Spark 40 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, 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 36/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 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 358,383).
Tecno Spark 40
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1416
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Tecno Spark 40 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 29 points higher (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (63/100 vs 30/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (71/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Tecno Spark 40 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1612x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Tecno Spark 40 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Tecno Spark 40 by 68.0% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (63/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (71/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 40 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 by 29 points (65/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 40 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Tecno Spark 40 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 40 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 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 40 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.