Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 — 62/100 vs 41/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4160); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 597,974).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G better?
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4160 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 192g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 21 points higher (62/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4160 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 430 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×74.8×7.9 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- 4160 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 47.4% 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 ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (64/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (63/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (30/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 21 points (62/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.