Redmi A5 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, 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 A5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 195,539).

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 36 points (61/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A5
Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 64
Value for money 34
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Redmi A5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 781
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 183g vs 196g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi A5 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 11/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 leads (66/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (63/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (66/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).

Redmi A5: The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi A5 ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 195539 1119714
Geekbench Single 189 1488
Geekbench Multi 781 3373
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 5 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 196 g 183 g
Launch price $90
Camera comparison
Redmi A5
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera
Display comparison
Redmi A5
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Redmi A5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi A5 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi A5 MediaTek Helio G36
25/100
195539 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100 +82.5%
1119714 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Redmi A5 by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A5
$90
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (63/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (89/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (63/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (66/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A5 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 36 points (61/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi A5 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Redmi A5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi A5 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 A5 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Redmi A5 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.