Realme 6 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Realme 6 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 Realme 6 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 514,398); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 202g).
Realme 6 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4200 mAh
- Overall rating 43/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1762
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 202g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Realme 6 Pro 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 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (70/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Realme 6 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; Realme UI | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Realme 6 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Realme 6 Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 6 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 6 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Realme 6 Pro by 54.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (63/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (63/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (70/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Realme 6 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Realme 6 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 6 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Realme 6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 6 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 6 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 6 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Realme 6 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.