Poco F7 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Poco F7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 62/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,301,212 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Poco F7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2301212 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 220g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Poco F7 Pro scores 18 points higher (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco F7 Pro (70/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2301212 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Poco F7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:00 hrs, total 28:39 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 102.6% 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 Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco F7 Pro (70/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco F7 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco F7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco F7 Pro leads on performance (87/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.