Nokia X30 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 45/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 592,015); the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).
Nokia X30
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 185g vs 200g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 13 points higher (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (68/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Nokia X30 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia X30 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Nokia X30 by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (61/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (52/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (68/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.