Poco M6 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, 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 40/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 513,809); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't.
Poco M6
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 732
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1954
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 195g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 21 points higher (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco M6 (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Poco M6 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 732 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1954 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | — | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M6 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Poco M6 by 54.1% 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 M6 (63/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (63/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Poco M6 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Poco M6 by 21 points (61/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M6 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco M6 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco M6 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.