ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads — 67/100 vs 61/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 199g).

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 67
Battery 52
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 199g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 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, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 6 points higher (67/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 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 Ultra 5G (70/100 vs 54/100).

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 1119714 1290942
Geekbench Single 1488 1675
Geekbench Multi 3373 4453
Display 6.7" Amoled 6.7" Oled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 64 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera
RAM
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 183 g 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
67
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100
1119714 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 +13.3%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 13.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 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 Ultra 5G (70/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 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 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.

Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on performance (69/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.