Vivo S16 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Vivo S16 (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 59/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 1,010,069).
Vivo S16
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3373
- Lighter: 182g vs 188g
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 67/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1298
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Vivo S16 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 6 points higher (65/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Vivo S16 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Vivo S16 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Vivo S16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo S16 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Vivo S16 by 9.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Vivo S16 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (71/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Vivo S16 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Vivo S16 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo S16 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo S16 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S16 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S16 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.