Xiaomi 18 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 62/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 203g
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 30 points higher (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 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 18 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4888150 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1120x2436 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 330.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 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 18 Pro (70/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 30 points (92/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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.