OnePlus Nord vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The OnePlus Nord (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 44/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4115); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 597,974).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes OnePlus Nord better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 188g
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4115 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 21 points higher (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4115 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×73.3×8.2 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord
- 4115 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads OnePlus Nord by 47.4% 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 ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (64/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (71/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord by 21 points (65/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OnePlus Nord has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.