ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G vs ZTE V40 Pro
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 61/100 vs 55/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
ZTE V40 Pro
- Lighter: 183g vs 190g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 62/100)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (55/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 6 points higher (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | ZTE V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Amoled | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
ZTE V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (63/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (55/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the ZTE V40 Pro 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 V40 Pro?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G over the ZTE V40 Pro?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.