Nothing Phone (3) vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 67/100 (a 10-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 41 Ultra 5G
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 199g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 10 points higher (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 67/100). 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 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). 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 is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
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 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
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 is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.