Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads — 58/100 vs 54/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 895,939).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 189g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 895939
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 55W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro scores 4 points higher (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 895939 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.2 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×7.8 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro by 11.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 30S by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.