Nothing Phone (4a) vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 62/100 (a 11-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 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 1,039,119).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1039119
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3168
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 11 points higher (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 26.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (86/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.