Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads — 39/100 vs 22/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't.

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 39
Design 68
Value for money 92
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro scores 17 points higher (39/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (92/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro: The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro ZTE V40 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 902815
Geekbench Single 1011
Geekbench Multi 2813
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2392 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 33W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.2 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×7.8 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 185 g 190 g
Price $261
Camera comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
$261
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (92/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.