Poco F5 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Poco F5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, 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 60/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Poco F5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,260,756 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F5
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Poco F5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1260756 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1654 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4217 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 181g vs 183g
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 70/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F5 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 2 points higher (62/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F5 leads (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F5 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100). 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 F5 (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F5 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1260756 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.9×7.9 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F5
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Poco F5
- 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 F5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F5 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F5 leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 11.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F5 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
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 F5 (63/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (53/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F5 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Poco F5 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F5 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco F5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F5 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco F5 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.