Xiaomi 12 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads — 70/100 vs 65/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,349,808 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1349808 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 204g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Xiaomi 12 Pro scores 5 points higher (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1349808 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 129 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 18.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (71/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on performance (69/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.