ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 62/100 vs 56/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
ZTE Axon 41 5G
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3520
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 203g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 6 points higher (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (89/100 vs 67/100). 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 41 5G 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 41 5G (70/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" Amoled | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 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 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (89/100 vs 67/100).
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 41 5G 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 41 5G (70/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the ZTE Axon 41 5G by just 6 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 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
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 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.