Redmi K80 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 62/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K80 Ultra
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 219g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K80 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 11 points higher (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K80 Ultra | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2874956 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2729 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8430 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7410 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K80 Ultra and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 153.1% 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 K80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (63/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi K80 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi K80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K80 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.