Nokia XR21 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 46/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 592,015); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
ZTE Axon 40
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 231g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 12 points higher (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (53/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Nokia XR21 by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (61/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (53/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Nokia XR21 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.