Realme Q5 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Realme Q5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, 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 — 62/100 vs 58/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Q5 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Q5 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Realme Q5 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3520
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 194g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Q5 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 4 points higher (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Q5 Pro leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Realme Q5 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Q5 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (70/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Q5 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Q5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Realme Q5 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Q5 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Q5 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Realme Q5 Pro by 11.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Realme Q5 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (63/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Q5 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (56/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (70/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Q5 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Realme Q5 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Q5 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Realme Q5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Q5 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme Q5 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Realme Q5 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.