Poco X6 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Poco X6 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra, 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 — 62/100 vs 60/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X6 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Poco X6 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,525,486 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X6 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Poco X6 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1525486 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4265 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1239
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 186g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X6 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 2 points higher (62/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro leads (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco X6 Pro (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X6 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1525486 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1239 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4265 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.3×8.3 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X6 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Poco X6 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X6 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X6 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X6 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 34.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco X6 Pro (63/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (53/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X6 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Poco X6 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X6 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco X6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X6 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco X6 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco X6 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.