Vivo Y31d vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Vivo Y31d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 41/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y31d has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 522,680); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31d doesn't; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 219g).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d by 30 points (71/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y31d
Performance 36
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 60
Portability 43
Value for money 48
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Vivo Y31d better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 522680
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 489
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1532
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 204g vs 219g

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y31d vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 30 points higher (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y31d (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Vivo Y31d: The Vivo Y31d is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y31d ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 522680 1290942
Geekbench Single 489 1675
Geekbench Multi 1532 4453
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1570 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 44W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1250 nits 1500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 219 g 204 g
Launch price $185
Camera comparison
Vivo Y31d
  • Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y31d
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y31d
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo Y31d and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo Y31d Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
41/100
522680 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +59.5%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Vivo Y31d by 59.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y31d
$185
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (69/100 vs 36/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y31d (80/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (86/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y31d or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d by 30 points (71/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo Y31d and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Vivo Y31d has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y31d or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y31d or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 36/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y31d over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Vivo Y31d is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.