ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 62/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 199g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 11 points higher (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (70/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" Amoled | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 20.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (56/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (70/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.