Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 46/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 191g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 19 points higher (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 27.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (71/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (41/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.