Nokia C21 Plus vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, 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 — 61/100 vs 24/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.
Nokia C21 Plus
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Lighter: 178g vs 183g
- Overall rating 24/100
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (63/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 37 points higher (61/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (30/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | — | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (63/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (30/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 37 points (61/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.