Nothing Phone (3a) vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 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 — 61/100 vs 60/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) 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 (1,119,714 vs 1,044,507); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 201g).
Nothing Phone (3a)
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 3315
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 201g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 1 points higher (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100). 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 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (70/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 183 g | |
| Price | $329 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 6.7% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
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 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (48/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (70/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.