Poco F8 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Poco F8 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 F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 62/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 199g
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Poco F8 Pro scores 17 points higher (79/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 166.3% 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 F8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (68/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.