Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 41/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4160); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 597,974).

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 24 points (65/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
Performance 44
Display 56
Camera 34
Battery 25
Portability 65
Value for money 22
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 71
Battery 41
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G better?

  • Overall rating 41/100
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4160 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 192g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 24 points higher (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (41/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (41/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G: The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 597974 1119714
Geekbench Single 799 1488
Geekbench Multi 1836 3373
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7" Super Amoled
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4160 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 20W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 430 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.7×74.8×7.9 mm 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm
Weight 192 g 188 g
Launch price $350
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
71
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Super Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
  • 4160 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 4600 mAh
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
41/100
597974 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
65/100 +46.6%
1119714 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 46.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
$350
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (63/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (89/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (71/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (41/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 24 points (65/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.