Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) 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 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 65/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (67/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3998145 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 2160 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 159 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 257.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (87/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (89/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (67/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 25 points (90/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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.