Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 38/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,981,427 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3981427 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 230g
- Better camera (54/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 37 points higher (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3981427 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 183 g | |
| Price | $660 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 255.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 16/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (71/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 37 points (75/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (54/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.