Redmi Note 13 4G vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Redmi Note 13 4G (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 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 46/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13 4G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 471,425).

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 13 4G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 13 4G
Performance 34
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 46
Portability 67
Value for money
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Redmi Note 13 4G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP

  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 471425
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1396
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 183g vs 188g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 13 4G vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 15 points higher (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13 4G leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 4G (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 4G (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13 4G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Redmi Note 13 4G are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).

Redmi Note 13 4G: The Redmi Note 13 4G 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 Note 13 4G ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 471425 1119714
Geekbench Single 466 1488
Geekbench Multi 1396 3373
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.3×75.6×8.0 mm 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 188 g 183 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 13 4G
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 13 4G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 13 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 13 4G and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 13 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
46/100
471425 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100 +57.9%
1119714 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Redmi Note 13 4G by 57.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 4G (63/100 vs 34/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13 4G (63/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13 4G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (46/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Redmi Note 13 4G are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13 4G or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 13 4G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13 4G and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Redmi Note 13 4G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 13 4G or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 13 4G or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 13 4G over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Redmi Note 13 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.