Nokia G21 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $179 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 34/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5050); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G21
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Nokia G21 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $700
- Better portability (59/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 39 points higher (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Nokia G21 — 34/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (76/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (59/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G21 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | $179 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G21 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Nokia G21 by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $521. Nokia G21 was $521 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (76/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (63/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (59/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 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 60 Ultra?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.