Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 7S 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 59/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,601,869 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1601869 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (72/100 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 7S Pro 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is a bit better (72/100 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 7S Pro (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S 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 7S Pro (67/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1601869 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 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 | 12GB / 16GB / 18GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Redmagic 5.5 | 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 | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7S 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 7S 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 7S 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 7S Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 41.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is a bit better (72/100 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 7S Pro (71/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S 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 7S Pro (67/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro leads on performance (72/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.