OnePlus Nord 2T vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, 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 — 62/100 vs 53/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 2T has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 1,017,976).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 2T
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 1017976
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3281
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 190g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2T vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 9 points higher (62/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 2T | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1017976 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 2T and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads OnePlus Nord 2T by 10.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (63/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (45/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G edges out the OnePlus Nord 2T by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2T and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus Nord 2T has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2T over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.