Xiaomi 12 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 leads — 64/100 vs 61/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 1,119,714).
Xiaomi 12
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 180g vs 183g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 30/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 12 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Xiaomi 12 scores 3 points higher (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1322176 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 113 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 183 g | |
| Price | $750 | — |
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 12 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 18.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (57/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 12 edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on performance (69/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.