Nubia Red Magic 6 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 62/100 vs 58/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 6 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 220g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 4 points higher (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (70/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 630 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (63/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (54/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (70/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Nubia Red Magic 6 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.