Poco C85x vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Poco C85x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 40/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85x has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 32 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 528,398); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85x doesn't; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85x
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Poco C85x better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1980
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 210g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85x vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 25 points higher (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85x leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco C85x (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85x is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco C85x (67/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85x | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco C85x
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Poco C85x
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85x
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85x and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Poco C85x by 53.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco C85x (64/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (71/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85x is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco C85x (67/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C85x by 25 points (65/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85x and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco C85x has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85x over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.