Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (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 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 65/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 226g).
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 41/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 226g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3593401 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 220.9% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (96/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (93/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (80/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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.