Nokia XR21 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 592,015); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 204g vs 231g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (52/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Nokia XR21 by 54.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (69/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (86/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (52/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.