Nubia Red Magic 7 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 7 (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 59/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Red Magic 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,384,444 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 7
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1384444 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3373
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 6 points higher (65/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (70/100 vs 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 7 (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (67/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1384444 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| 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 / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $600 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 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 7
- 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 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 7 leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 23.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (70/100 vs 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 7 (71/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (67/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Nubia Red Magic 7 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 leads on performance (70/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.