Poco C65 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 33/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C65 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1031
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 32 points higher (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (64/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C65 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C65 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C65 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Poco C65 by 69.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (64/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (71/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C65 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 32 points (65/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.