Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 61/100 vs 59/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 220g).
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 30/100)
- Lighter: 183g vs 220g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 2 points higher (61/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (70/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (63/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (54/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (70/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.