Nokia XR21 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 67/100 vs 46/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,754,213 vs 592,015); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is thinner (9.1mm vs 10.5mm).
Nokia XR21
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (30/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 21 points higher (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (30/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1754213 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Nokia XR21 by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (75/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (63/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (30/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 21 points (67/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (57/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (75/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.