Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads — 64/100 vs 61/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,991,672 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 255g).

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
Performance 77
Display 77
Camera 42
Battery 64
Portability 52
Value for money
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1991672 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4200 mAh

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 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 255g

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 scores 3 points higher (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (70/100 vs 52/100).

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3: The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1991672 1119714
Geekbench Single 2004 1488
Geekbench Multi 5311 3373
Display 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+ 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1916x2160 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 67W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.2×143.3×5.3 mm 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 255 g 183 g
Price
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 20MP
42
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
  • 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+
  • Resolution: 1916x2160
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
77
display
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
64
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100
1991672 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100 -77.9%
1119714 AnTuTu

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 77.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (63/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (64/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (70/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads on performance (77/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.