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 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
 ZTE Axon A31 Ultra |
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| Price (USD) | $507.90 | N/A |
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | 1, 3, 28, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G |
| GPRS | - | Yes |
| EDGE | - | Yes |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2024, January 17 | Not announced yet May 2021 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, January 24 | Rumored |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 in) | - |
| Weight | 232 g or 233 g (8.18 oz) | - |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame (grade 2) | - |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Features | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) | - |
| Display | ||
| Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | - |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 113.5 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.92 inches, |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density) | 1080 x 2460 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor | - |
| Features | DX anti-reflective coating | - |
| Display | - | 6.92″1080×2460 pixels |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 14, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | Android 11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| CPU | 8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520) | - |
| GPU | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) | - |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM | 256 GB |
| Features | UFS 4.0 | - |
| RAM | - | 12 GB |
| Main Camera | ||
| Quad | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 64 MP8 MP2 MP2 MP |
| Features | Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF | 32 MP |
| Features | HDR, HDR10+ | - |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | - |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No 24-bit/192kHz audio |
| Features | High-bitrate audio support | - |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, USB On-The-Go |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Features | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | - |
| Messaging | - | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
| Browser | - | HTML5 |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh | Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless | Fast charging 30W |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange | Gold |
| Models | SM-S928B, SM-S928B/DS, SM-S928U, SM-S928U1, SM-S928W, SM-S928N, SM-S9280, SM-S928E, SM-S928E/DS | - |
| SAR | 1.26 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body) | - |
| SAR EU | 1.06 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body) | - |
| Price | $ 507.90 / € 573.22 / £ 494.00 / ₹ 104,999 | - |
| Expected price | - | Coming soon |
| Alert types | - | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Java | - | No |
| Made by | - | China |
| Our Tests | ||
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1453497 (v9), 1823822 (v10) GeekBench: 7076 (v6) 3DMark: 4983 (Wild Life Extreme) | - |
| Display | 1447 nits max brightness (measured) | - |
| Camera | Photo / Video | - |
| Loudspeaker | -24.6 LUFS (Very good) | - |
| Battery | Active use score 13:49h | - |
| Win | Performance | — |
| Win | Display | — |
| Win | Camera | — |
| Win | Battery | — |
| Win | Charging | — |
| — | RAM | Win |
| — | 5G | — |
| — | Price | — |
- Adaptive LTPO display technology optimizing power efficiency
- Fluid 120Hz refresh rate providing much smoother motion than Axon A31 Ultra's 60Hz
- Dedicated telephoto optical zoom lens for crisp distant shots (missing on Axon A31 Ultra)
- Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for superior low-light and steady video
- Higher-resolution 200MP main camera (136MP advantage vs Axon A31 Ultra)
- Premium flagship price tier represents a notable financial investment
- Balanced hardware configuration tailored for reliable everyday operation
- Ergonomic physical construction with comfortable in-hand grip
- IPS LCD screen lacks the deep contrast and saturation of Galaxy S24 Ultra's OLED
- Screen refresh rate capped at 60Hz (less fluid than Galaxy S24 Ultra's 120Hz)
- Lower primary camera resolution (64MP vs 200MP on Galaxy S24 Ultra)
This head-to-head comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and ZTE Axon A31 Ultra pits two competitive offerings against each other to evaluate performance ceilings, display prowess, and stamina.
In terms of compute horsepower and raw silicon throughput, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra commands an evident lead with its Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) architecture. Heavy multitasking, high-framerate 3D graphics, and sustained processor-intensive applications operate with smoother frame rates and superior thermal composure compared to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 inside the ZTE Axon A31 Ultra.
On the visual front, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra establishes an advantage with its vibrant LTPO AMOLED panel at 120Hz. It yields richer saturation, deeper contrast ratios, and superior outdoor sunlight legibility compared to the IPS LCD display on the ZTE Axon A31 Ultra.
Photographic versatility is led by the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Its 200MP primary setup with OIS stabilization and dedicated optical zoom versatility captures superior dynamic range, sharper micro-textures, and more dependable low-light exposures than the 64MP setup on the ZTE Axon A31 Ultra.
Power endurance and charging turnaround lean toward the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, pairing a 5000mAh battery with 45W recharging to ensure lower downtime between intensive usage cycles compared to 4500mAh (30W) on the ZTE Axon A31 Ultra.
Overall Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra emerges as our recommended champion in this matchup, clinching 5 category wins against 1 for the ZTE Axon A31 Ultra. Users seeking superior overall balance, higher-tier performance, and refined hardware polish will find the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to be the more complete package.
