Vivo iQOO 15T vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 65/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 216g).
Vivo iQOO 15T
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 216g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 17 points higher (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (67/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3815522 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 240.8% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (95/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (75/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (67/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.