Nothing Phone (4b) vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 55/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 210g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 15 points higher (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4b) | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $355 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 24.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4b) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.