Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) 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 53/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; 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 Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 30/100)
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
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 188g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 9 points higher (62/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (48/100 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" 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 Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (63/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (48/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 Z9 (India) over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.