Redmi Note 9S vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Redmi Note 9S (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 39/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 517,460); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9S
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 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
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 210g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 23 points higher (62/100 vs 39/100). 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 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (70/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | 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 | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9S and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Redmi Note 9S by 54.4% 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 ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (64/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (89/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (63/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (70/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 23 points (62/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S 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 9S over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.