Xiaomi 17T Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 61/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 205g).
Xiaomi 17T Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 205g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17T Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 21 points higher (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (70/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17T Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3207005 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 183 g | |
| Price | $899 | — |
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17T Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 186.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (93/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (70/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 21 points (82/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17T Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.