Poco F8 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 65/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Poco F8 Pro scores 14 points higher (79/100 vs 65/100). 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 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (91/100 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 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 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) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 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 F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 166.3% 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 F8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (91/100 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 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (68/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco F8 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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 Ultra 5G?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.