Xiaomi 12 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Xiaomi 12 (2022) 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 ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 64/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Lighter: 180g vs 188g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 1 points higher (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1322176 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 113 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 16.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (71/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (57/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Xiaomi 12 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.