Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 68/100 vs 58/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 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 40 pro
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1355225 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 199g
- Higher performance (66/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1270
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 10 points higher (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 34.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
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 ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
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 40 pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.