Poco F4 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Poco F4 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, 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 56/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F4 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 961,250).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F4
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Poco F4 better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 961250
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3520
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 195g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F4 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 6 points higher (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F4 leads (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Poco F4 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco F4 (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F4 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F4 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 961250 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F4
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Poco F4
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F4
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F4 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Poco F4 by 15.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Poco F4 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco F4 (63/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F4 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F4 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Poco F4 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F4 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco F4 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F4 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Poco F4 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco F4 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.