Google Pixel 11 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Google Pixel 11 (2026) runs on the Tensor G6, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 11 leads — 77/100 vs 62/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 11 has the bigger battery (4985 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 11 is faster in AnTuTu (1,933,536 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 204g).

The Google Pixel 11 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 11

Performance 83
Display 88
Camera 83
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

Performance 64
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 11 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1933536 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2755 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7563 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 4985 vs 4200 mAh

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (83/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 30/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 183g vs 204g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 11 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Google Pixel 11 scores 15 points higher (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 leads (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 leads (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11 leads (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Google Pixel 11 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).

Google Pixel 11: The Google Pixel 11 is a better fit for gamers and power 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 11 ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor Tensor G6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1933536 1135878
Geekbench Single 2755 1500
Geekbench Multi 7563 3537
Display 6.3" OLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1280x2856 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4985 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 30W —
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 154 —
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP —
RAM 12GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 17 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions — 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 204 g 183 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 11

  • Main: 48MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 13MP
83
camera

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 11

  • 6.3" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2856
  • 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 11

  • 4985 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 11 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 11 Tensor G6
77/100
1933536 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
62/100 -70.2%
1135878 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 11 leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 70.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Google Pixel 11 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (53/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 11 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 11 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 11 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 11 leads on camera score (83/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 11 leads on performance (83/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 11 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.