Nokia G21 vs ZTE Axon 60 Lite
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the ZTE Axon 60 Lite (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G21 leads — 34/100 vs 32/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G21 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the Nokia G21 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Axon 60 Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G21
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
What makes Nokia G21 better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 5W
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Lite better?
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Lite, the Nokia G21 scores 2 points higher (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 and the ZTE Axon 60 Lite are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Lite (59/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G21 | ZTE Axon 60 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 164.2×75.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | $179 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G21 and ZTE Axon 60 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 60 Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 and the ZTE Axon 60 Lite are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Lite (59/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the ZTE Axon 60 Lite?
The Nokia G21 edges out the ZTE Axon 60 Lite by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the ZTE Axon 60 Lite?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Lite — 32/100.
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the ZTE Axon 60 Lite?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nokia G21 (59/100 vs 44/100).