Nokia G42 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 39/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 477,542).
Nokia G42
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Lighter: 193g vs 204g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 32 points higher (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (69/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Nokia G42 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $150 | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia G42 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Nokia G42 by 63.0% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (69/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 32 points (71/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.