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.
Nokia C31
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 37/100)
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).
| 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 | — | — |
Nokia C31
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C31
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia C31
- 5050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
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).
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.