Vivo Y31d vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

The Vivo Y31d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, 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 — 43/100 vs 33/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y31d has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 522,680); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31d doesn't; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Vivo Y31d — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y31d
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 57
Design 26
Value for money 97
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 26
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo Y31d better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4600 mAh

  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 522680
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 489
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1532
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 219g

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y31d vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 10 points higher (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (70/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d leads (57/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (70/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (57/100 vs 26/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (65/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo Y31d: The Vivo Y31d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y31d ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 522680 1119714
Geekbench Single 489 1488
Geekbench Multi 1532 3373
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" Super Amoled
Resolution 720x1570 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 1250 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm
Weight 219 g 188 g
Price $185
Camera comparison
Vivo Y31d
  • Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
70
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y31d
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Super Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y31d
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 4600 mAh
  • No wireless charging
26
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo Y31d and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo Y31d Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
33/100
522680 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
43/100 +53.3%
1119714 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Vivo Y31d by 53.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo Y31d
$185
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (70/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (57/100 vs 26/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (65/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y31d or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Vivo Y31d — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo Y31d and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Vivo Y31d has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y31d or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (70/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y31d or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y31d over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Vivo Y31d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for everyday use.