Nokia C22 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

The Nokia C22 (2023) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 30/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C22 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C22 doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 by 35 points (65/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C22
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 59
Value for money
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 71
Battery 41
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Nokia C22 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 190g

  • Better camera (71/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C22 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 35 points higher (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C22 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).

Nokia C22: The Nokia C22 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C22 ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" Super Amoled
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 10W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB
Storage 64GB 512GB
OS Android 13 (Go edition) Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.6×75.9×8.6 mm 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm
Weight 190 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia C22
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
71
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C22
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Super Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C22
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 4600 mAh
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 (89/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 (71/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia C22 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C22 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 by 35 points (65/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C22 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Nokia C22 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C22 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C22 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Nokia C22 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.