Nokia C31 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 35/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C31 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 23 points (58/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C31
Performance
Display 37
Camera 10
Battery 68
Portability 53
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Nokia C31 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 200g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 23 points higher (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C31 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

Nokia C31: The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C31 ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 13 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 200 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia C31
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C31
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
37
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C31
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
68
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (89/100 vs 37/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (44/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (68/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia C31 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 23 points (58/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.