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).
Nothing Phone (2)
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436722 vs 1425446
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — |
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
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 0.8% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.