Nothing Phone (3) vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 73/100 (a 4-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 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 198g vs 199g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 56/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 4 points higher (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 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 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 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 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 66.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 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 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.