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.
Nokia C32
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Overall rating 37/100
- 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)
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.
| 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 | — | — |
Nokia C32
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Nokia C32
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C32
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
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.
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.