Redmi R70m vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Redmi R70m (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 40/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi R70m has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 639,225); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi R70m doesn't; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 210g).
Redmi R70m
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2073
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 210g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Redmi R70m vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 25 points higher (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi R70m leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Redmi R70m (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi R70m is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Redmi R70m (67/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Redmi R70m | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Redmi R70m
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Redmi R70m
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi R70m
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi R70m and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Redmi R70m by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Redmi R70m (63/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (71/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi R70m is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Redmi R70m (67/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Redmi R70m or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m by 25 points (65/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi R70m and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Redmi R70m has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi R70m or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi R70m or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi R70m over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Redmi R70m is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.