Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 68/100 vs 54/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,355,225 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1355225 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (66/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1270
- Faster charging: 55W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 195g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 14 points higher (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads ZTE Axon 30S by 34.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (53/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (66/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.