Nokia G21 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 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 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G21
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Nokia G21 better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1335
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 24 points higher (58/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G21 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G21 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Nokia G21 by 67.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (61/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (73/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (51/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.