Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 7 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 235g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (67/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×77.1×10.0 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 14.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (71/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (67/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.