Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 1,063,109).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3390
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 201g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 25.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (86/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.