Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 67/100 vs 61/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,754,213 vs 1,063,102).

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 64
Battery 49
Portability 54
Value for money 52
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 57
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 1063102
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 6 points higher (67/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (54/100 vs 30/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Pro ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1063102 1754213
Geekbench Single 1162 2004
Geekbench Multi 3315 5311
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 50W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 201 g
Price $459
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
61/100
1063102 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100 +39.4%
1754213 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 39.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (75/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (54/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 57/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (75/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.