Nokia C21 Plus vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm). By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads — 71/100 vs 24/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 204g).
Nokia C21 Plus
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Lighter: 178g vs 204g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition scores 47 points higher (71/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition 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 52/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (80/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition 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 52/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 47 points (71/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.