Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 54/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 750,481); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge doesn't; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 204g).

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
Performance 51
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 54
Portability 54
Value for money
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 71
Battery 41
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2318
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 11 points higher (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge leads (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).

Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge: The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 750481 1119714
Geekbench Single 936 1488
Geekbench Multi 2318 3373
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" Super Amoled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 120W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 12.5 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm
Weight 204 g 188 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
71
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Super Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 4600 mAh
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
54/100
750481 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
65/100 +33.0%
1119714 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge by 33.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge (71/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.