Nubia Z50 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Nubia Z50 Ultra (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 Nubia Z50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Nubia Z50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,842,269 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Performance 76
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 40
Value for money
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1842269 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 183g vs 228g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Nubia Z50 Ultra scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).

Nubia Z50 Ultra: The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50 Ultra ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1842269 1119714
Geekbench Single 2004 1488
Geekbench Multi 5311 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1116x2480 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 228 g 183 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
73/100
1842269 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100 -64.5%
1119714 AnTuTu

Nubia Z50 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).

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 Nubia Z50 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (56/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.