Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 43/100 vs 33/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 26
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 26/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 10 points higher (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (70/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (70/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (60/100 vs 26/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Super Amoled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
70
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Super Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 4600 mAh
  • No wireless charging
26
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (70/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (60/100 vs 26/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (65/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (70/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for everyday use.