Xiaomi 14 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 14 has the bigger battery (4610 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 14
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4610 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 193g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 14 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Xiaomi 14 scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 14 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 14 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2363726 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2200 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7000 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2670x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4610 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 138 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 14 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 108.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (82/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 14 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (65/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 14 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 14 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 14 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 14 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 14 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 14 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 14 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.