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 62/100 (a 6-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 (1,469,638 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12T Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Xiaomi 12T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1469638 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 205g
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12T Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Xiaomi 12T Pro scores 6 points higher (68/100 vs 62/100). 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 64/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12T Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1469638 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3537 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $600 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 29.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 6 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 — 62/100.
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 64/100).
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.