Nokia X20 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Nokia X20 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 39/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4470); the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 435,710); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 220g).
Nokia X20
ZTE Axon 40
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4470 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 200g vs 220g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Nokia X20 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 19 points higher (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (61/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Nokia X20 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (53/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Nokia X20 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4470 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $415 | — |
Nokia X20
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Nokia X20
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X20
- 4470 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia X20 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Nokia X20 by 56.9% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (61/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (73/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Nokia X20 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (52/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (53/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Nokia X20 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Nokia X20 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia X20 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nokia X20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X20 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X20 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nokia X20 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.