Realme GT 8 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 61/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 209g).
Realme GT 8
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 89/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 209g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Realme GT 8 scores 19 points higher (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (70/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 183 g | |
| Price | $350 | — |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme GT 8 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 178.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.