Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 67/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,405,881 vs 1,290,942).
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 1405881 vs 1290942
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3281
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 4 points higher (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1405881 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $449 | — |
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 8.9% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.