Sony Xperia Pro-I vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, 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 50/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Pro-I has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro-I
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 211g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 12 points higher (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (70/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Pro-I | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia Pro-I and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (63/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (70/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro-I — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro-I or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro-I over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.