Nubia Z50S Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Nubia Z50S 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 — 38/100 vs 37/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 228g).
Nubia Z50S Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 228g
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 1 points higher (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (54/100 vs 16/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z50S Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 183 g | |
| Price | $662 | — |
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (54/100 vs 16/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (71/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the Nubia Z50S Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 38/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.