Poco M3 Pro 5G vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 61/100 vs 43/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M3 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 515,647).
Poco M3 Pro 5G
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1794
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 190g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 18 points higher (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 53.9% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (63/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (63/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (51/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Poco M3 Pro 5G are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Poco M3 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.