Nothing Phone (3a) vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 58/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,050,601 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1050601 vs 1010069
- Better camera (61/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3390
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 201g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 2 points higher (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 4.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (61/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.