Nokia C31 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Nokia C31 (2022) 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 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 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't.
Nokia C31
ZTE Axon 40
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 23 points higher (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
| Specification | Nokia C31 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia C31
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Nokia C31
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C31
- 5050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (73/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (51/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.