Nokia C21 Plus vs ZTE Axon 40
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 24/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 200g).
Nokia C21 Plus
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 178g vs 200g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 34 points higher (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (73/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (51/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (52/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 34 points (58/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.