Google Pixel 10 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Google Pixel 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 10 Pro has the bigger battery (4870 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,467,600 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 207g).

The Google Pixel 10 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 10 Pro
Performance 76
Display 88
Camera 80
Battery 50
Portability 49
Value for money 58
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 10 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1467600 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2285 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6191 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 4870 vs 4200 mAh

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (80/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 183g vs 207g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 10 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Google Pixel 10 Pro scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro leads (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro leads (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Google Pixel 10 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro (70/100 vs 49/100).

Google Pixel 10 Pro: The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 10 Pro ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor Google Tensor G5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1467600 1119714
Geekbench Single 2285 1488
Geekbench Multi 6191 3373
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 2856x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4870 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 29W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP
RAM 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 3300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 207 g 183 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
80
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 10 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 10 Pro
  • 4870 mAh
  • Wired: 29W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 10 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Google Tensor G5
73/100
1467600 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100 -31.1%
1119714 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 10 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 31.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 10 Pro
$999
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Google Pixel 10 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (50/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro (70/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 10 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 10 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 10 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 10 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 10 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.