Detailed comparison and review of ZTE Axon M and Nokia XR21. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ZTE Axon M | Nokia XR21 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | TA-1486 | |
| Form Factor | Touch - dual screen | Touch - Rugged | |
| Height | 150.8 mm | 168 mm | Nokia XR21 has greater height than ZTE Axon M. |
| Width | 71.6 mm | 78.58 mm | Nokia XR21 has greater width than ZTE Axon M. |
| Depth | 12.1 mm | 10.45 mm | Nokia XR21 is narrower than ZTE Axon M. |
| Weight | 230 g | 231 g | ZTE Axon M is lighter than ZTE Axon M. |
| Body Colour | Carbon black | Midnight black | Pine green | |
| Body Material | - | Polycarbonate, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, drop-proof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Nokia XR21 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68, IP69K, IP69 | |
| SAR Value | 1.2 W/kg (body), 1.05 W/kg (head) | 1.16 W/kg (body), 1.1 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | - | LED flashlight | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | ZTE Axon M | Nokia XR21 |
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| Display Type | LCD display | - | |
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| Display Technology | TFT | - | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 6.49" | Nokia XR21 has larger screen size than ZTE Axon M. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Nokia XR21 has better screen resolution than ZTE Axon M. |
| Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 426 ppi | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 20:9 | |
| Max Brightness | - | 550 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Display Features | 2.5D Glass | Glove & Wet Touch, 82% NTSC | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
| SECOND DISPLAY |
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| Second Display Type | LCD display - colour | - | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Display Screen Size | 5.2" | - | |
| Second Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | - | |
| Second Display Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - |
| PROCESSOR | ZTE Axon M | Nokia XR21 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
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| Processor Number | MSM8996 | SM6375 | |
| Clock Speed | 2.15 GHz | 2.2 GHz | Nokia XR21 has higher clock speed than ZTE Axon M. |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Nokia XR21 has higher processor core quantity than ZTE Axon M. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | ZTE Axon M has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 619 |
| MEMORY | ZTE Axon M | Nokia XR21 |
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| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | Nokia XR21 has more RAM than ZTE Axon M. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Nokia XR21 has more internal memory than ZTE Axon M. |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | - |
| CAMERA | ZTE Axon M | Nokia XR21 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 0 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | - | 64 Megapixel | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Camera Modes | - | AI Portait, Night Mode 2.0, SpeedWarp camera mode, Action Cam mode, flash shot mode | |
| Light Source | - | Dual LED flash | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (protective lens glass), UW Capture fusion |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 20 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | ZTE Axon M has better front camera resolution than Nokia XR21. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Light Source (Front) | LED light | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Rear camera mode | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ZTE Axon M | Nokia XR21 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3180 mAh | 4800 mAh | Nokia XR21 has larger battery capacity than ZTE Axon M. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Power Delivery 2.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Standby Time | 290 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 1722 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1722 min Standby: up to 290 hrs |
Mixed usage: up to 48 hrs | |
| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | ZTE Axon M | Nokia XR21 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Nokia XR21 has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android 12 | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, A-GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ZTE Axon M | Nokia XR21 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced | LTE, 5G NR | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 12, Band 29, Band 30, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 43, Band 48, Band 66, Band 71 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 700a, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 3700, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n20, n28, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n40, n25 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, FDD 600, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD TD 4500, TDD 2300, FDD 1900 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11ac/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Modem | - | Snapdragon X51 5G | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | ZTE Axon M | Nokia XR21 |
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| Sound Enhancements | Dolby Atmos sound technology | OZO Playback technology, OZO spatial sound recording with wind noise reduction, audio boost mode | |
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| Audio Processor | AKM 4962 | - |
| FEATURES | ZTE Axon M | Nokia XR21 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | - | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
| Security Technology | - | Face Unlock | |
| Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) | Dual microphones, 4 years of Security Updates, dual stereo speakers, 3 years of OS updates, SOS light signal function |
| OTHERS | ZTE Axon M | Nokia XR21 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB-C cable | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H | |
| Product Recycled Content | - | 100 % - aluminium inner chassis | |
| Max Height of Shock Resistance | - | 1.8 m |
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