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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 76/100 vs 67/100 (a 9-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 (2,306,162 vs 1,754,213).

The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 81
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 63
Portability 49
Value for money 64
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 57
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2306162 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 5311

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 57/100)
  • 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

  • Overall rating 67/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 9 points higher (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100). 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) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (81/100 vs 57/100). 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).

Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3) ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 2306162 1754213
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 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
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
Price $799
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3) and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
76/100
2306162 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100 -31.5%
1754213 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (3) leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 31.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3)
$799
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100).

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) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (81/100 vs 57/100).

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 9 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 76/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (81/100 vs 75/100).

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.