Huawei nova 10 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Huawei nova 10 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, 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 53/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 10 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Huawei nova 10 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 188g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 12 points higher (65/100 vs 53/100). 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 44/100). 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 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×73.9×6.9 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 10 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Huawei nova 10 by 31.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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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 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (71/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 10 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei nova 10 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 10 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 Huawei nova 10 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.