Nokia G21 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, 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 34/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G21 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 330,006).
Nokia G21
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 24 points higher (58/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (89/100 vs 44/100). 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 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Nokia G21 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | — |
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G21 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Nokia G21 by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (61/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (89/100 vs 44/100).
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 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 24 points (58/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.