Nothing Phone (3) vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 76/100 vs 71/100 (a 5-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 (2,306,162 vs 1,290,942).
Nothing Phone (3)
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Higher AnTuTu: 2306162 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 198g vs 204g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 5 points higher (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 69/100). 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 (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition 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 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | 2306162 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1116x2480 | |
| 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 | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition by 78.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
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 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition 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 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (81/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.