Poco X8 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 62/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,977,887 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1977887 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 196g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Poco X8 Pro scores 1 points higher (63/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 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 X8 Pro (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1977887 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Poco X8 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 X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 74.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 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 X8 Pro (63/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (60/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.