Nothing Phone (2a) vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 59/100 vs 56/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 985,261).
Nothing Phone (2a)
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 203g
- Better camera (57/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3000
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 3 points higher (59/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (59/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 5G leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 2.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (59/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Nothing Phone (2a) edges out the ZTE Axon 41 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.