Poco M6 Plus vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, 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 49/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Plus has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 205g).
Poco M6 Plus
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 205g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 12 points higher (61/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus leads (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (70/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Poco M6 Plus | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (63/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (47/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (70/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Poco M6 Plus — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.