ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (67/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Amoled | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 44 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 35.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (63/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (67/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by just 8 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 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.