Nubia Neo 3 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Nubia Neo 3 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, 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 49/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 3 has the bigger battery (6000 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 639,225).
Nubia Neo 3
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2073
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 3 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 16 points higher (65/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 3 leads (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (71/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 3 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nubia Neo 3 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | — | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Nubia Neo 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Neo 3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Neo 3 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Nubia Neo 3 by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (63/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (71/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 3 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 3 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 3 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 3 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Neo 3 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 3 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 3 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 3 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Neo 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.