Nothing Phone (2) vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 63/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,634 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436634 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 201g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 2 points higher (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (67/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2) leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 26.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (67/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Nothing Phone (2) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.