Nokia C21 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Nokia C21 (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 21/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Overall rating 21/100
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 195g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 40 points higher (61/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (30/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (30/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (70/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | 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 | 3000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | — | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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 (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (63/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (30/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (70/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 40 points (61/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 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 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.