Infinix Hot 8 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Infinix Hot 8 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 62/100 vs 26/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 8 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 155,362); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 8 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 8
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Infinix Hot 8 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 179g vs 183g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 486
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 8 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 36 points higher (62/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 8 leads (66/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 8 (64/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 8 (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 8 (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (66/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 8 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 2GB / 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), XOS 5.0 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.3×8.7 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 8
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 8
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 8
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 8 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Infinix Hot 8 by 86.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 8 (64/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 8 (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 8 (63/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (66/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 8 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 8 by 36 points (62/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 8 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Infinix Hot 8 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 8 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 8 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 8 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.