Poco F8 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 218g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (67/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 221.5% 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (85/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (67/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.