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 — 61/100 vs 50/100 (a 11-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).
Sony Xperia Pro-I
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- 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)
Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro-I vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 11 points higher (61/100 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 — 63/100. 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).
| Specification | Sony Xperia Pro-I | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 3373 | |
| 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 | — |
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
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
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
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.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
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).
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 11 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 — 61/100.
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.