Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra (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 Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 3 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra 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 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (67/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1627862 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 3 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 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 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12S Ultra and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 43.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra 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 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (64/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (67/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (73/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Ultra over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.