Redmi 5A vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, 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 17/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 180,934); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5A doesn't; the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 183g).
Redmi 5A
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Lighter: 137g vs 183g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 70/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5A vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 44 points higher (61/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (30/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (30/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5A | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 3373 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | — | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | — | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 137 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | — |
Redmi 5A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Redmi 5A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 5A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 5A and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Redmi 5A by 83.8% 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 5A (63/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (63/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (30/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5A or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A by 44 points (61/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5A and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi 5A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5A or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5A or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5A over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi 5A is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.