Xiaomi 17 Max vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 65/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Xiaomi 17 Max
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (67/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Max | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3654776 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 226.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (97/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.