Nokia C21 Plus vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 24/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 30S has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.
Nokia C21 Plus
ZTE Axon 30S
- Lighter: 178g vs 189g
- Overall rating 24/100
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 55W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 30 points higher (54/100 vs 24/100). 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 22/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (79/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (33/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 30 points (54/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.