Nokia XR21 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 46/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 592,015); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2101
- Faster charging: 55W vs 33W
- Lighter: 189g vs 231g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 8 points higher (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (67/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Nokia XR21 by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (61/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (67/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.