Xiaomi 13 Lite vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 62/100 vs 54/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 13 Lite has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 859,516).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 13 Lite
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 171g vs 183g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 70/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2785
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 13 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 8 points higher (62/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite leads (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 13 Lite | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 859516 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1044 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2785 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 13 Lite and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 24.3% 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 ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (63/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Xiaomi 13 Lite by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 13 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 13 Lite over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.