Nokia G21 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 62/100 vs 34/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G21 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G21
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Nokia G21 better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1335
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 190g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 28 points higher (62/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (64/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G21 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G21 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Nokia G21 by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (64/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (63/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 28 points (62/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.