Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, 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 59/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 1,037,391).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 57
Display 80
Camera 60
Battery 49
Portability 59
Value for money
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 199g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 1037391
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1111
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2560
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 14 points higher (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). 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 (2a) Plus (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 50/100).

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Plus ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1037391 1425446
Geekbench Single 1111 1761
Geekbench Multi 2560 4688
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 50W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 190 g 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • 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 (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
59/100
1037391 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +27.2%
1425446 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 27.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).

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 (2a) Plus (86/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 50/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 60/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 57/100).

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

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