Nokia G42 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 39/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1816
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 26 points higher (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $150 | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Nokia G42 by 57.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (63/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (71/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 26 points (65/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.