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. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 67/100 vs 60/100 (a 7-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 1,044,507).
Nothing Phone (3a)
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Better camera (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 7 points higher (67/100 vs 60/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (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) and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). 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).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 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 | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 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 | $329 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
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 40.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (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) and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
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).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) 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) 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.