Poco F9 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 62/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 206g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Poco F9 Pro scores 22 points higher (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (70/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 184.2% 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (95/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (70/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 22 points (84/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.