Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 61/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,719 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825719 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 228g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 1 points higher (62/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (70/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 60.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (63/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (60/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (70/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.