Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 65/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 18 points higher (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 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 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (67/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 357.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (71/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (97/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (67/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.