Nothing Phone (4a) vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm). By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads — 70/100 vs 62/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,039,119).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1039119
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3168
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition scores 8 points higher (70/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 19.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (86/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.