Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs ZTE Axon 30S

Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (2022) and the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 21/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 5 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition doesn't; the ZTE Axon 30S is thinner (7.8mm vs 10.0mm).

The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition by 33 points (54/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Performance
Display 36
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 56
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Nokia C2 2nd Edition better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 189g

  • Overall rating 21/100
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Bigger battery: 4200 vs 2400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 5MP

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (33/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 33 points higher (54/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (79/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).

Nokia C2 2nd Edition: The Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C2 2nd Edition ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 480x960 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 2400 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 55W
Main camera 5 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 2 MP 16 MP
RAM 1GB / 2GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC no yes
Dimensions 154.0×75.9×10.0 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 180 g 189 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 2MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 480x960
  • Refresh rate: —
36
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • 2400 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (79/100 vs 36/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (43/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (33/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition by 33 points (54/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C2 2nd Edition and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Nokia C2 2nd Edition has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C2 2nd Edition over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.