Xiaomi 12T Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Xiaomi 12T Pro (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 12T Pro leads — 68/100 vs 61/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12T Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 12T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,484,323 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 205g).
Xiaomi 12T Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1484323 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 205g
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 12T Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Xiaomi 12T Pro scores 7 points higher (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro leads (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T 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 12T Pro (70/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 12T Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1484323 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 129 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 183 g | |
| Price | $600 | — |
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 12T Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12T Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 32.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T 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 12T Pro (70/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12T Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12T Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro leads on performance (71/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12T Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.