Xiaomi 17T Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

The Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 65/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); 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 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 71
Battery 41
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 205g

  • Better camera (71/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17T Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 17 points higher (82/100 vs 65/100). 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 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).

Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17T Pro ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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" Super Amoled
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 44 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm
Weight 205 g 188 g
Price $899
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
71
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Super Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 4600 mAh
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17T Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100
3207005 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
65/100 -186.4%
1119714 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 186.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (87/100 vs 41/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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 Ultra 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 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.