Poco F8 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 62/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 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 205g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Poco F8 scores 12 points higher (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco F8 (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco F8 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 175.2% 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 F8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco F8 (63/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco F8 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.