Xiaomi 13 Lite vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 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 54/100 (a 11-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 ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 859,516); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 13 Lite
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 188g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 13 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 11 points higher (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (84/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 13 Lite | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 6.5" 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 13 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 13 Lite and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 24.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (71/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (84/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Lite — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 13 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 13 Lite over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.