Nokia G42 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 39/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 204g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 65W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 31 points higher (70/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 65W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Nokia G42 by 63.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (80/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 31 points (70/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.