Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs ZTE Axon 40
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 61/100 vs 58/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,063,109 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1063109 vs 1010069
- Better camera (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3390
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 201g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 3 points higher (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 by 5.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 3 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?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.