Vivo iQOO Z7 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, 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 26/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Vivo iQOO Z7
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 173g vs 183g
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 16/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 71/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 12 points higher (38/100 vs 26/100). 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 leads (30/100 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, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 183 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
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, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (54/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 16/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 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 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 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.