Redmi 3S vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 21/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 180,440); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 188g).
Redmi 3S
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Lighter: 144g vs 188g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 3S vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 44 points higher (65/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (63/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (63/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Redmi 3S | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 3373 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | — | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 3S and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Redmi 3S by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (63/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (71/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 3S is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 3S or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 44 points (65/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 3S and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Redmi 3S has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 3S or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 3S or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 3S over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Redmi 3S is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.