Xiaomi 14 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 14 has the bigger battery (4610 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 1,119,714).
Xiaomi 14
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 4610 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 41/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 14 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Xiaomi 14 scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi 14 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 14 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2363726 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2200 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7000 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2670x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4610 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 138 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 14 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 111.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (82/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi 14 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (65/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 14 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 14 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 14 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 14 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 14 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 14 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.