Nokia C21 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 67/100 vs 21/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Better portability (53/100 vs 30/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (57/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 46 points higher (67/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (63/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (53/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1754213 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 14 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (57/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (63/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (53/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 46 points (67/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (57/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.