Vivo X51 5G vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Vivo X51 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 46/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4315); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 597,974).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X51 5G
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Vivo X51 5G better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 188g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4315 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X51 5G vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 19 points higher (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X51 5G and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X51 5G | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4315 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, Funtouch 10.0 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×72.8×8.0 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X51 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo X51 5G
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X51 5G
- 4315 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X51 5G and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Vivo X51 5G by 47.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (64/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (89/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (71/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X51 5G and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X51 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Vivo X51 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X51 5G and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo X51 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X51 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X51 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X51 5G over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.