Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) 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 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 62/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 230g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 18 points higher (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (70/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 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 / 1TB | 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 | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 311.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (70/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 active users.