Realme Narzo 50 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, 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 49/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 750,481); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Realme Narzo 50 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 181g vs 183g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2318
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 50 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 13 points higher (62/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 70/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 50 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 430 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Narzo 50 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Realme Narzo 50 Pro by 33.9% 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 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (63/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (46/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 70/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Realme Narzo 50 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 50 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 50 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.