Vivo X300 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 65/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Ultra
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 230g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X300 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 26 points higher (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (67/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X300 Ultra | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4247433 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 170 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $950 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X300 Ultra and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 273.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (96/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (85/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (67/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 26 points (91/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo X300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.