Nothing Phone (2) vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 58/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,634 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436634 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 3520
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 201g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 5 points higher (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2) leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 42.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (68/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.