Nothing Phone (2a) vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 67/100 vs 59/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,754,213 vs 985,261).

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance 58
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 48
Portability 59
Value for money 58
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 57
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 985261
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1100
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3000
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 58/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 8 points higher (67/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (59/100 vs 30/100).

Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 985261 1754213
Geekbench Single 1100 2004
Geekbench Multi 3000 5311
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1084 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 190 g
Price $349
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2a) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
59/100
985261 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100 +43.8%
1754213 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 43.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (75/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (63/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (59/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (75/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.