Xiaomi 17 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) 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 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 62/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 192g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 24 points higher (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3569354 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3310 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10070 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2656x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $825 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 214.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (95/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 24 points (86/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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.