Nothing Phone (3) vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $799 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 73/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5150); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 5311
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $799
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 4 points higher (77/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100. In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (49/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 35.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (49/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the ZTE Axon 60 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 60 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.