Redmi K70 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Redmi K70 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K70 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 62/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K70 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,486,114 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K70 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Redmi K70 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486114 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 209g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K70 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Redmi K70 Pro scores 10 points higher (72/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 Pro leads (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 Pro leads (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Pro (70/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K70 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486114 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.0×8.2 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $465 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Redmi K70 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K70 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K70 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K70 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 118.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (64/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Pro (70/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K70 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi K70 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K70 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi K70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K70 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K70 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi K70 Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K70 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi K70 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.