Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 59/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,037,391).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 204g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2560
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 12 points higher (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 19.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (86/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.