Nothing Phone (4b) vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads — 34/100 vs 22/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (4b) has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).

The Nothing Phone (4b) is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 45
Design 37
Value for money 85
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5100 mAh

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 210g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Nothing Phone (4b) scores 12 points higher (34/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (62/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (85/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (4b): The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4b) ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 969048
Geekbench Single 1071
Geekbench Multi 3057
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2344 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 33W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 210 g 190 g
Price $355
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4b)
$355
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (62/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (85/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4b) is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE V40 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.