Vivo S16 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, 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 59/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S16 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S16
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Vivo S16 better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 182g vs 183g
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 70/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3520
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S16 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 3 points higher (62/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16 leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Vivo S16 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). 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 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S16 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Vivo S16
- 6.8" 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 S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S16 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Vivo S16 by 11.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Vivo S16 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
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 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S16 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Vivo S16 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo S16 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Vivo S16 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S16 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S16 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.