Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, 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 58/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 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 895,939).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 895939
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2813
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 185g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 4 points higher (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 70/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 895939 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.2 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×7.8 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro by 21.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (46/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 70/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.