Nokia G42 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads — 67/100 vs 39/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 199g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 1816
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 28 points higher (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Nokia G42 by 63.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 28 points (67/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on performance (68/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.