Xiaomi 18 Fold vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 62/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Fold
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 219g
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Fold vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 24 points higher (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (75/100 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 18 Fold | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Xiaomi XRING O3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 5228014 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3715 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 14213 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1672x2364 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $1639 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Fold and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 360.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (75/100 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 18 Fold or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 24 points (86/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Fold or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Fold over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold 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.