OnePlus Nord 4 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The OnePlus Nord 4 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 63/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 4 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Nord 4 is faster in AnTuTu (1,645,573 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 4
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes OnePlus Nord 4 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1645573 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1860 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5045 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 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 199g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 4 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 2 points higher (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 leads (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 leads (66/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 4 (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (66/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 4 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1645573 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1860 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5045 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1240x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14.1 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2150 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×75.0×8.0 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 4
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 4
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 4 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 4 leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 44.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 4 (71/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (66/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 4 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the OnePlus Nord 4 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 4 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus Nord 4 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 4 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 4 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus Nord 4 leads on performance (74/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 4 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus Nord 4 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.