Vivo S50 Pro mini vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 79/100 vs 62/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (2,974,201 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50 Pro mini
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2974201 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 191g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S50 Pro mini vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 17 points higher (79/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S50 Pro mini | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2974201 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S50 Pro mini and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 161.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 Pro mini or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (90/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 Pro mini over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini 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.