Nokia G42 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 39/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Better portability (57/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 34 points higher (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 41/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (57/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G42 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 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 / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G42 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Nokia G42 by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G42
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (76/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (63/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (57/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 34 points (73/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 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 G42 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.