Poco M6 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 40/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 513,809); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Poco M6 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 732
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1954
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 195g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M6 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 25 points higher (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco M6 (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M6 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 732 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1954 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M6 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Poco M6 by 54.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco M6 (64/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (71/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco M6 by 25 points (65/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M6 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco M6 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.