Poco M7 Plus 5G vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, 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 51/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 622,608); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 217g).
Poco M7 Plus 5G
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2183
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 217g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 14 points higher (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (67/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $168 | — |
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 44.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (63/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (89/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (71/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (68/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (67/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Poco M7 Plus 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.