Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, 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 — 43/100 vs 30/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 26
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 26/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 13 points higher (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (70/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (70/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (42/100 vs 26/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" Super Amoled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB
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 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
70
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Super Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 4600 mAh
  • No wireless charging
26
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (70/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (42/100 vs 26/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100.

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 Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (70/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for everyday use.