Nothing Phone (3a) vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $329 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-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 (1,757,044 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $700
- Better portability (54/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (76/100 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 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (54/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | — | |
| Launch price | $329 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 40.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $371. Nothing Phone (3a) was $371 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (76/100 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 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (63/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (54/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.