Redmi 12C vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, 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 25/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 12C has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 346,495).
Redmi 12C
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1364
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 192g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 36 points higher (61/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12C leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12C is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12C | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | — | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | MIUI 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 12C and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Redmi 12C by 69.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (63/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (63/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12C is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 36 points (61/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12C or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.