Xiaomi 15S Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 1,119,714).
Xiaomi 15S Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparing the Xiaomi 15S Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 15S Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2998904 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2746 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8431 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6100 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 183 g | |
| Price | $760 | — |
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 15S Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 167.8% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15S Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15S Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.