Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 65/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 20 points higher (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 247.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (81/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.