Nokia G21 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 34/100 (a 39-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 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G21
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Nokia G21 better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 39 points higher (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G21 | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G21 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Nokia G21 by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (71/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 39 points (73/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.