Xiaomi 11i vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Xiaomi 11i (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 Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4600); 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 doesn't; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 207g).
Xiaomi 11i
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2318
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 207g
- 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 52/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 11i 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 leads (56/100 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 (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (67/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 11i | 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 | 5160 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| 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 | 207 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 11i and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Xiaomi 11i by 33.0% in our overall performance rating.
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 (71/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (56/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (67/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 11i or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11i — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 11i and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 11i has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 11i 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 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 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.