Nothing Phone (2) vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm). By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads — 70/100 vs 63/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme 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 (1,436,634 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436634 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 4188
- Lighter: 201g vs 204g
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition scores 7 points higher (70/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition 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 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2) leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition by 10.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (86/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition 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 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition edges out the Nothing Phone (2) 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 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.