Xiaomi 11T Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Xiaomi 11T Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm 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 — 62/100 vs 61/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11T Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 11T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,140,220 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 11T Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Xiaomi 11T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1140220 vs 1135878
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 204g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 11T Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 1 points higher (62/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro leads (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100. 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (70/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 11T Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1140220 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×76.9×8.8 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 11T Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Xiaomi 11T Pro
- 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
Xiaomi 11T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 11T Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 11T Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 0.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (63/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (64/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11T Pro (70/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 11T Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Xiaomi 11T Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 11T Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 11T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 11T Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 11T Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 11T Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.