Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 45/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 597,974); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 230g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 20 points higher (65/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (67/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super 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 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (64/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (89/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (71/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (67/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 20 points (65/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.