Xiaomi 17 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Xiaomi 17 (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 leads — 87/100 vs 65/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 191g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Xiaomi 17 scores 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3248535 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3566 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10162 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2656x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $709 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 186.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (95/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (87/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 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.