Poco X4 NFC vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Poco X4 NFC (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, 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 54/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X4 NFC has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 750,481); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X4 NFC
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Poco X4 NFC better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2318
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 207g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X4 NFC vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 11 points higher (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (67/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X4 NFC | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X4 NFC
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Poco X4 NFC
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X4 NFC
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X4 NFC and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Poco X4 NFC by 33.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (71/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (56/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (67/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X4 NFC or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Poco X4 NFC — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X4 NFC and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco X4 NFC has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X4 NFC or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X4 NFC or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Poco X4 NFC over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.