Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 58/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 895,939); the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (185g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 895939
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 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, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 12 points higher (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (70/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 895939 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 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/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro by 30.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro (86/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (70/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.