Nubia Air vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, 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 — 62/100 vs 51/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Air 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 (1,135,878 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is thinner (6.7mm vs 7.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 183g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 70/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2073
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 11 points higher (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Air (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Air (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Nubia Air by 43.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Air (64/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Air (63/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (46/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Nubia Air — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.