Nokia C32 vs ZTE Axon 40

The Nokia C32 (2023) 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 37/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C32 doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 40 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
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Nokia C32 better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 200g

  • Overall rating 37/100
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (73/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C32 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 21 points higher (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia C32 (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.

Nokia C32: The Nokia C32 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C32 ZTE Axon 40
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7"
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 13 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.6×75.9×8.6 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 199 g 200 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia C32
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C32
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C32
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (73/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia C32 (51/100 vs 30/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 40 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?

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

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

The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 30/100).

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

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