Nokia C22 vs ZTE Axon 40

The Nokia C22 (2023) 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 30/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C22 doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 by 28 points (58/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C22
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 59
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Nokia C22 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 200g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C22 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 28 points higher (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C22 is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).

Nokia C22: The Nokia C22 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C22 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 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS Android 13 (Go edition) Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.6×75.9×8.6 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 190 g 200 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia C22
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C22
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C22
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 (73/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 (51/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia C22 is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C22 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 by 28 points (58/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C22 and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Nokia C22 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C22 or the ZTE Axon 40?

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C22 over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Nokia C22 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.