Nokia XR21 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 592,015); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 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: 65W vs 33W
- Lighter: 204g vs 231g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 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, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (52/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 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
- 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
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Nokia XR21 by 54.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (69/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (86/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (52/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.