Vivo S15 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Vivo S15 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, 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 57/100 (a 8-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 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S15
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Vivo S15 better?
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 197g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S15 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 8 points higher (65/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Vivo S15 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo S15 (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S15 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S15 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.3×8.0 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S15
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo S15
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S15
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S15 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Vivo S15 by 11.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Vivo S15 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo S15 (71/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S15 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S15 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Vivo S15 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo S15 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo S15 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S15 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S15 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo S15 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.