Nokia C32 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Nokia C32 (2023) 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 37/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C32 doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 by 21 points (58/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C32
Performance
Display 39
Camera 30
Battery 43
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 C32 better?

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C32 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 21 points higher (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C32 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

Nokia C32: The Nokia C32 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 C32 ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.6×75.9×8.6 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 199 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia C32
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C32
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C32
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
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 C32 (89/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia C32 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C32 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 by 21 points (58/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C32 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Nokia C32 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C32 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C32 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Nokia C32 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.