Nokia C22 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Nokia C22 (2023) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 30/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C22 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C22 doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 by 24 points (54/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C22
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 59
Value for money
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Nokia C22 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 190g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C22 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 24 points higher (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C22 leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C22 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).

Nokia C22: The Nokia C22 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C22 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 10W 55W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 (Go edition) Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.6×75.9×8.6 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 190 g 189 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia C22
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C22
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C22
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 (79/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 (43/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia C22 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C22 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 by 24 points (54/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C22 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Nokia C22 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C22 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C22 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Nokia C22 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.