Redmi Turbo 5 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 61/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 204g).
Redmi Turbo 5
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 204g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 6 points higher (67/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 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 leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (70/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2809170 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 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 | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 183 g | |
| Price | $250 | — |
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 150.9% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (63/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (74/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (70/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi Turbo 5 edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi Turbo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 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 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.