Nothing Phone (3) vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 61/100 vs 22/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (3) has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 39 points (61/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 54
Design 52
Value for money 55
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5100 mAh

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 198g

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 39 points higher (61/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3) ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 2306162
Geekbench Single 2162
Geekbench Multi 6847
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5150 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 65W 65W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 198 g 190 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3)
$799
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (43/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (78/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 39 points (61/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.