Vivo iQOO Z11x vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Vivo iQOO Z11x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo, 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 53/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 983,562); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z11x
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11x better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 983562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3185
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 190g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z11x vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 9 points higher (62/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11x (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z11x | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 983562 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z11x and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Vivo iQOO Z11x by 13.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11x (63/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (56/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z11x or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Vivo iQOO Z11x by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z11x or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z11x or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z11x over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.