Nothing Phone (3) vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 70/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 198g vs 204g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 7 points higher (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.