Nothing Phone (4a) vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 67/100 vs 57/100 (a 10-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 (1,754,213 vs 1,148,725).

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Performance 62
Display 80
Camera 40
Battery 53
Portability 59
Value for money 54
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 57
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 1148725
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 10 points higher (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (57/100 vs 40/100). 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) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (59/100 vs 30/100).

Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1148725 1754213
Geekbench Single 1237 2004
Geekbench Multi 3281 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 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 190 g
Price $349
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
57/100
1148725 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100 +34.5%
1754213 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 34.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4a)
$349
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (75/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (57/100 vs 40/100).

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) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (59/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (57/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (75/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.