Poco F7 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 65/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Poco F7 scores 1 points higher (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco F7 (67/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2199079 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 93.6% 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 Poco F7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (80/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (71/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (68/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco F7 (67/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco F7 edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (80/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.