Nokia C21 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 21/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Lighter: 195g vs 204g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 50 points higher (71/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (80/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 50 points (71/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.