Nokia X30 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 45/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 592,015).
Nokia X30
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 13 points higher (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (68/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Nokia X30 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia X30 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Nokia X30 by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (61/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (52/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (68/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Nokia X30 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.