Nothing Phone (3a) vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Nothing Phone (3a) (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) leads — 42/100 vs 22/100 (a 20-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) has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 20 points (42/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 42
Design 48
Value for money 87
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?

  • Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 201g

  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 20 points higher (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). 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) significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (87/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 1044507
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 45W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 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 $329
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
58
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a)
$329
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (58/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).

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) significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (87/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 20 points (42/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.