Huawei nova 10z vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 61/100 vs 43/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't.
Huawei nova 10z
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Lighter: 179g vs 183g
- Overall rating 43/100
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Better camera (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 18 points higher (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Huawei nova 10z are nearly equal (30/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Huawei nova 10z are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 10z | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | — | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 183 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 10z
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Huawei nova 10z
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 10z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (89/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (63/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Huawei nova 10z are nearly equal (30/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Huawei nova 10z are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10z or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 10z — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10z and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10z or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10z over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.