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 — 71/100 vs 57/100 (a 14-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 (1,290,942 vs 1,148,725).
Nothing Phone (4a)
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 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)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 1148725
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3281
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition scores 14 points higher (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (86/100 vs 40/100). 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).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | 1148725 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 4453 | |
| 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 | 0 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 | |
| Price | $349 | — |
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 11.0% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (86/100 vs 40/100).
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).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
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 57/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 71/100.
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 40/100).
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 (69/100 vs 62/100).
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.