Poco X8 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, 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 64/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 1,119,714).
Poco X8 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 196g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 1 points higher (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $350 | — |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 77.0% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (71/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (68/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Poco X8 Pro 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 Ultra 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.