Nokia C32 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Nokia C32 (2023) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 37/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C32 doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 by 34 points (71/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C32
Performance
Display 39
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 53
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Nokia C32 better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 204g

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C32 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 34 points higher (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C32 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

Nokia C32: The Nokia C32 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C32 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.6×75.9×8.6 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 199 g 204 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia C32
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C32
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C32
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (80/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (86/100 vs 30/100).

battery

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

portability

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

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

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 by 34 points (71/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Nokia C32 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Nokia C32 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.