Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 61/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,063,109).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 204g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3390
- Faster charging: 65W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 9 points higher (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 17.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (86/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.