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 (1,119,714 vs 840,330); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 188g).

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Lite — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 13 Lite
Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 40
Battery 42
Portability 84
Value for money 46
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 71
Battery 41
Portability 67
Value for money
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: 1119714 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2885
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (63/100 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 (63/100 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).

Xiaomi 13 Lite: The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 13 Lite ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 840330 1119714
Geekbench Single 1039 1488
Geekbench Multi 2885 3373
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
40
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
71
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Super Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 13 Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 4600 mAh
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 13 Lite and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 13 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
54/100
840330 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
65/100 +25.0%
1119714 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 25.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 13 Lite
$400
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (63/100 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 (63/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 13 Lite over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.