Nothing Phone (2) vs ZTE Axon 41 5G

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 56/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 5G 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 1,010,069).

The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the ZTE Axon 41 5G by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 38
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1436722 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 3520
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 201g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 7 points higher (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2) ZTE Axon 41 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1436722 1010069
Geekbench Single 1500 1298
Geekbench Multi 4200 3520
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm
Weight 201 g 203 g
Launch price $599
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100
1436722 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
56/100 -42.2%
1010069 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2) leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 42.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Price unknown
Detailed 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 Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the ZTE Axon 41 5G by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (68/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.