Xiaomi 17 Max vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 62/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Max
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 219g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 26 points higher (88/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (70/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Max | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3654776 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 221.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (70/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 26 points (88/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.