Nothing Phone (4b) vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, 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 55/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 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 969,048); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 210g).
Nothing Phone (4b)
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 969048
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1071
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 3057
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 210g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 6 points higher (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (59/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100). 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (59/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (70/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4b) | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 183 g | |
| Price | $355 | — |
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 13.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (63/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (59/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (70/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Nothing Phone (4b) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.