Nokia X30 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2101
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 185g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia X30 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 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia X30 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia X30 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Nokia X30 by 47.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (64/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (63/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Nokia X30 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.