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 — 38/100 vs 33/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 37
Design 81
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 16
Design 71
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4200 mAh
  • Lighter: 175g vs 183g

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 71/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (54/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 5 points higher (38/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (37/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (37/100 vs 16/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro: The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
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
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
54
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
16
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (54/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (37/100 vs 16/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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 5 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 33/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 38/100.

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 (54/100 vs 37/100).

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 (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.