Poco C85x vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Poco C85x (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, 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 — 61/100 vs 42/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85x has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 639,225); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85x doesn't; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 210g).
Poco C85x
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2073
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 210g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Poco C85x vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 19 points higher (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85x leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco C85x (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85x notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco C85x (70/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Poco C85x | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Poco C85x
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Poco C85x
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco C85x
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C85x and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Poco C85x by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco C85x (63/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (63/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85x notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (52/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco C85x (70/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Poco C85x — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C85x and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco C85x has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85x over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco C85x is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.