Nokia X30 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 188g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia X30 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 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (41/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia X30 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia X30 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (64/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (71/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 by 20 points (65/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.