ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 65/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 204g
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 5 points higher (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (67/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Amoled | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 44 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 12.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (86/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (67/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.