Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 1,119,714).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 54
Value for money 84
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (70/100 vs 54/100).

Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 2728128 1119714
Geekbench Single 2680 1488
Geekbench Multi 8358 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Front camera 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 183 g
Price $300
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2728128 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100 -143.6%
1119714 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 143.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (88/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (63/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (70/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.