Nokia C12 Pro vs ZTE Axon 41 5G

The Nokia C12 Pro (2023) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads — 56/100 vs 25/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C12 Pro doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro by 31 points (56/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C12 Pro
Performance
Display 40
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 38
Value for money
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money
What makes Nokia C12 Pro better?

  • Overall rating 25/100
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (41/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C12 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 31 points higher (56/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Nokia C12 Pro are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).

Nokia C12 Pro: The Nokia C12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C12 Pro ZTE Axon 41 5G
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 8 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 44 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS Android 12 (Go edition) Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC no yes
Dimensions 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm
Weight 203 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia C12 Pro
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C12 Pro
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
40
display
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C12 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (67/100 vs 40/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (51/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (52/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Nokia C12 Pro are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro by 31 points (56/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Nokia C12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C12 Pro over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Nokia C12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.