Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 58/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 902,815); the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (185g vs 204g).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably better than the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 56
Battery 46
Portability 70
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 204g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 902815
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2813
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 13 points higher (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (70/100 vs 52/100).

Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro: The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 902815 1290942
Geekbench Single 1011 1675
Geekbench Multi 2813 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2392 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 18GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.2 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×7.8 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 185 g 204 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
58/100
902815 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +30.1%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro by 30.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro (86/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (70/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably better than the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.