Poco M7 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 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 M7 has the bigger battery (7000 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 467,392); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 224g).
Poco M7
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1396
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 224g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco M7 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 33/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco M7 (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco M7 (70/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Poco M7 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $110 | — |
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M7 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Poco M7 by 58.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (63/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco M7 (89/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (63/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (58/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco M7 (70/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Poco M7 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 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 M7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco M7 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.