Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs ZTE V40 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 43/100 vs 22/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
ZTE V40 Pro
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 201g
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 44/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 21 points higher (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (62/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | ZTE V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063102 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $459 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (62/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 21 points (43/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.