Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $449 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 68/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,355,225); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $700
- Better portability (62/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (62/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | $449 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 22.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $251. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $251 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (62/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.