Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 46/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 835,186).

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Performance 54
Display 56
Camera 41
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 30
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?

  • Overall rating 46/100
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 835186
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 183g vs 191g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 15 points higher (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (30/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 835186 1119714
Geekbench Single 968 1488
Geekbench Multi 2731 3373
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 2340x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 27W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 9 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 191 g 183 g
Launch price $400
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
46/100
835186 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100 +25.4%
1119714 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 25.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
$400
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (89/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (63/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (30/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.