Nokia XR21 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 46/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4600); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 592,015); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2003
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 231g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 19 points higher (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (67/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Nokia XR21 by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (71/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (67/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Nokia XR21 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (63/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.