ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G vs ZTE Blade V50

Comparing the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) and the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 49/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V50 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V50 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 71
Battery 41
Portability 67
Value for money
ZTE Blade V50
Performance
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 42
Portability 72
Value for money
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (71/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 178g vs 188g

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G vs the ZTE Blade V50, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 16 points higher (65/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (71/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100).

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G ZTE Blade V50
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.7" Super Amoled 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 64 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 44 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB
Storage 512GB 256GB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 13
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g 178 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
71
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Super Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 4600 mAh
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (71/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G or the ZTE Blade V50?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V50 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the ZTE Blade V50?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G or the ZTE Blade V50?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G over the ZTE Blade V50?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for everyday use.