ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm). By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads — 70/100 vs 62/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 204g
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition scores 8 points higher (70/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition 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 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (70/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" Amoled | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 12.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition 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 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (70/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 8 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 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.