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 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 14
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- 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)
Comparison verdict
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 64/100). 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 64/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 14 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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" 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 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 108.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (82/100 vs 64/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 64/100).
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.