Nothing Phone (2) vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 63/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 1,425,446).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 38
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1436722 vs 1425446

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4200
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 201g

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 10 points higher (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2) ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1436722 1425446
Geekbench Single 1500 1761
Geekbench Multi 4200 4688
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 201 g 199 g
Price $599
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100
1436722 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -0.8%
1425446 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2) leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 0.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (86/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.