Realme GT 8 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 62/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 218g).

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 28 points (90/100 vs 62/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme GT 8 Pro

Performance 98
Display 98
Camera 84
Battery 91
Portability 46
Value for money 94

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

Performance 64
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money —

What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (91/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 89/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 183g vs 218g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 28 points higher (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (70/100 vs 46/100).

Realme GT 8 Pro: The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme GT 8 Pro ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3950082 1135878
Geekbench Single 3639 1500
Geekbench Multi 11047 3537
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1440x3136 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 120W —
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP —
RAM 12GB / 16GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS realme UI 7.0 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 218 g 183 g
Launch price $599 —

Camera comparison

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
84
camera

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera

Display comparison

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
91
battery

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100
3950082 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
62/100 -247.8%
1135878 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 247.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme GT 8 Pro

$599

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (70/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 28 points (90/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.