Redmi 6 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Redmi 6 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 18/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 156,818); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6 doesn't; the Redmi 6 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 188g).
Redmi 6
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Lighter: 146g vs 188g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Redmi 6 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 47 points higher (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (63/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (41/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (63/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 6 (41/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Redmi 6 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 3373 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ; MIUI 9 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Redmi 6
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Redmi 6
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 6
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 6 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Redmi 6 by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (63/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (89/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 (71/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 6 (41/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 6 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 6 by 47 points (65/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 6 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Redmi 6 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 6 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 6 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 6 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Redmi 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.