Huawei nova 11 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Huawei nova 11 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 62/100 vs 55/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 11 Pro has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 783,606).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Huawei nova 11 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2943
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 188g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 7 points higher (62/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Huawei nova 11 Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2652x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×74.4×7.9 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2652x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Huawei nova 11 Pro by 31.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (63/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (50/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Huawei nova 11 Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Huawei nova 11 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei nova 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.