Xiaomi Civi 1S vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 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 56/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Civi 1S
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 188g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi Civi 1S vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 9 points higher (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Civi 1S | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi Civi 1S and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 27.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (71/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Civi 1S or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Xiaomi Civi 1S by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Civi 1S and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi Civi 1S has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Civi 1S or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Civi 1S or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Civi 1S over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.