Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads — 74/100 vs 62/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 has the bigger battery (5165 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 199g).

The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2

Performance 91
Display 85
Camera 57
Battery 56
Portability 64
Value for money 62

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

Performance 64
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 5165 vs 4200 mAh

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 30/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 183g vs 199g

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 64/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 scores 12 points higher (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2: The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3126402 1135878
Geekbench Single 3013 1500
Geekbench Multi 9287 3537
Display 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1224x2912 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5165 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 67W —
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP —
RAM 12GB / 16GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits —
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 166.9×73.8×7.6 mm 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 199 g 183 g
Launch price $830 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2

  • 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2912
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2

  • 5165 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
74/100
3126402 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
62/100 -175.2%
1135878 AnTuTu

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 175.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2

$830

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (56/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.