Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 49/100 vs 22/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 27 points (49/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Performance 12
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 48
Design 56
Value for money 79
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5100 mAh

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 195g

  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 27 points higher (49/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Pro ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 1405881
Geekbench Single 1237
Geekbench Multi 3281
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 45W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65
Dimensions 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 195 g 190 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
$449
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (74/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 27 points (49/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.