Nubia Red Magic 6 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 58/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 6 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4600); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 220g).
Nubia Red Magic 6
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 41/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 220g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 7 points higher (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (67/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 630 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (71/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (67/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Nubia Red Magic 6 by just 7 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 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.