Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 38/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 43 points higher (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 16/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (71/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 183 g | |
| Price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 252.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (74/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 16/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (71/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 43 points (81/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.