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 — 73/100 vs 46/100 (a 27-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 (1,757,044 vs 592,015); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is thinner (9.1mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 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)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 27 points higher (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (76/100 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 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 | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | — | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (76/100 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 27 points (73/100 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 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.