Redmi Note 9 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 — 62/100 vs 41/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 517,460); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1762
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 209g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 21 points higher (62/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro leads (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (70/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $270 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 54.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (64/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (63/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (53/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (70/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 21 points (62/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.