Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, 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 — 62/100 vs 54/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 971,424); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 175g vs 183g
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 70/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2577
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 8 points higher (62/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by 14.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (63/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.