Nokia XR21 vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads — 56/100 vs 46/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Axon 41 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 592,015); the ZTE Axon 41 5G is noticeably lighter (203g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- 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: 203g 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 portability (41/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 10 points higher (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (41/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 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 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 5G leads Nokia XR21 by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (61/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (41/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G is noticeably better than the Nokia XR21 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.