Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads — 67/100 vs 58/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 895,939).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 895939
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2813
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 9 points higher (67/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (70/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 895939 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.2 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×7.8 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G 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 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G 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 41 Ultra 5G (70/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G edges out the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro by just 9 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 41 Ultra 5G?
The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.