Fairphone 3+ vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads — 29/100 vs 13/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V80 Design has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The ZTE Blade V80 Design is noticeably better than the Fairphone 3+ — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 0
Design 63
Value for money 76
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 5W

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3040 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the ZTE Blade V80 Design scores 16 points higher (29/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (76/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 3+: The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V80 Design: The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 3+ ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor Snapdragon 632 Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 243691
Geekbench Single 295
Geekbench Multi 1037
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2160 900x1940
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3040 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 5W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB
Storage 64GB 256GB
OS Android 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm
Weight 189 g
Price $489
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 3+
$489
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (36/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (76/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The ZTE Blade V80 Design is noticeably better than the Fairphone 3+ — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.