ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G vs ZTE Axon 40
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 61/100 vs 58/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 200g).
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
ZTE Axon 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1298
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 200g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 53/100)
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 3 points higher (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (70/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" Amoled | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 44 MP | |
| RAM | — | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | — |
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads ZTE Axon 40 by 10.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (52/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (70/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.