Redmi R70 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Redmi R70 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, 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 R70 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 639,225); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi R70 doesn't; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi R70
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Redmi R70 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2073
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 210g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi R70 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 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi R70 leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi R70 (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi R70 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi R70 (70/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi R70 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi R70
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Redmi R70
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi R70
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi R70 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Redmi R70 by 43.7% 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 R70 (64/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (63/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi R70 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (51/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi R70 (70/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi R70 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 by 23 points (62/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi R70 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi R70 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi R70 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi R70 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi R70 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.