Nothing Phone (4b) vs ZTE Axon 41 5G

The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads — 56/100 vs 55/100 (a 1-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 41 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 969,048).

The ZTE Axon 41 5G edges out the Nothing Phone (4b) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Performance 58
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 59
Portability 47
Value for money 50
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (59/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (47/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 969048
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1071
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3057
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 203g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 1 points higher (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (51/100 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 Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).

Nothing Phone (4b): The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4b) ZTE Axon 41 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 969048 1010069
Geekbench Single 1071 1298
Geekbench Multi 3057 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1080x2344 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm
Weight 210 g 203 g
Launch price $355
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
59
battery
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4b) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
55/100
969048 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
56/100 +4.1%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 5G leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 4.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (4b)
$355
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (51/100 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 Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G edges out the Nothing Phone (4b) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.