Nokia C21 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Nokia C21 (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 21/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 195g vs 200g
- Overall rating 21/100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 37 points higher (58/100 vs 21/100). 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 15/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | 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 | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (73/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (51/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 37 points (58/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.