Nothing Phone (2) vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 63/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,722 vs 1,290,942).
Nothing Phone (2)
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436722 vs 1290942
- Lighter: 201g vs 204g
- Overall rating 63/100
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 8 points higher (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436722 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $599 | — |
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2) leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 11.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (86/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition edges out the Nothing Phone (2) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.