Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,292,097 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3292097 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 229g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (67/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3292097 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $549 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 189.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (71/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (72/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (67/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.