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.
Nothing Phone (3a)
ZTE V40 Pro
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- 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) 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).
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.