Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 45/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 597,974); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1836
- Lighter: 183g vs 230g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 17 points higher (62/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (70/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 47.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (64/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (89/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (63/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (70/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 V 5G UW — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.