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 (1,436,634 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436634 vs 1420808
- 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 1420808 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2) leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 1.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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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.