Xiaomi Black Shark 5 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 59/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 has the bigger battery (4650 mAh vs 4600); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 218g).
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 4650 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1298
- Lighter: 188g vs 218g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 6 points higher (65/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (67/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4650 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 9.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (71/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (57/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (67/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.