Nothing Phone (3) vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 62/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 198g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 15 points higher (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (70/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 108.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (82/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (63/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (70/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.