Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (67/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3579952 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9100 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $548 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 215.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (95/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (71/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (80/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (67/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.