Nokia X30 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 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 — 71/100 vs 45/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 592,015); the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 204g).
Nokia X30
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Lighter: 185g vs 204g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 26 points higher (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (68/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Nokia X30 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia X30 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Nokia X30 by 54.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (69/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (86/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (52/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (68/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 by 26 points (71/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.