Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, 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 59/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 1,037,391).
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2560
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 6 points higher (65/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100). 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 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 7.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
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 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.