Nothing Phone (3) vs ZTE Axon 40
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 58/100 (a 19-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 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 198g vs 200g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better portability (53/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 19 points higher (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (81/100 vs 51/100). 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 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads ZTE Axon 40 by 134.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (82/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (81/100 vs 51/100).
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 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.