Nubia Z50 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Z50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,842,269 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 228g).
Nubia Z50 Ultra
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1842269 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 228g
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Nubia Z50 Ultra scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). 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 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 41/100). 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 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z50 Ultra | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z50 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.
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 Ultra 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 Ultra 5G (86/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (56/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.