Poco F4 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Poco F4 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, 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 56/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 961,250).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F4
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Poco F4 better?
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 961250
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 195g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F4 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 9 points higher (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Poco F4 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco F4 (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F4 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Poco F4 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F4 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F4
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Poco F4
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F4
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F4 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Poco F4 by 15.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Poco F4 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco F4 (71/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F4 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Poco F4 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F4 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Poco F4 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F4 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco F4 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F4 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Poco F4 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco F4 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.