Vivo iQOO Z7 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 50/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 750,481); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 188g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 15 points higher (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 33.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (71/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.