OnePlus Nord N300 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The OnePlus Nord N300 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, 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 — 61/100 vs 44/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord N300 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 569,913).

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord N300 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord N300
Performance 42
Display 44
Camera
Battery 46
Portability 65
Value for money
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes OnePlus Nord N300 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 569913
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 684
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1900
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 183g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord N300 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 17 points higher (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord N300 leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord N300 (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N300 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord N300 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).

OnePlus Nord N300: The OnePlus Nord N300 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Nord N300 ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 810 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 569913 1119714
Geekbench Single 684 1488
Geekbench Multi 1900 3373
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS Android 12, OxygenOS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.0 mm 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 190 g 183 g
Price
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord N300
  • Main: —
  • Front: 16MP
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord N300
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord N300
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Nord N300 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Nord N300 MediaTek Dimensity 810
44/100
569913 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
61/100 +49.1%
1119714 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads OnePlus Nord N300 by 49.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord N300 (63/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N300 (89/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord N300 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (46/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord N300 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord N300 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord N300 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The OnePlus Nord N300 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord N300 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Nord N300 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The OnePlus Nord N300 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.