Poco F8 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Poco F8
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Poco F8 scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 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 | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 178.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (71/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (86/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 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 F8 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.