Nokia XR21 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 62/100 vs 46/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 592,015); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2101
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 231g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 16 points higher (62/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads Nokia XR21 by 47.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (64/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (70/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Nokia XR21 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.