Fairphone 4 vs ZTE Blade V80 Design
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, 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 19/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V80 Design has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.
Fairphone 4
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Faster charging: 20W vs 5W
- Better camera (49/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3905 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the ZTE Blade V80 Design scores 10 points higher (29/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (49/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads (36/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 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 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (49/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (36/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | ZTE Blade V80 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Price | $449 | — |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknownperformance
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 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (49/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (36/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (50/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The ZTE Blade V80 Design is noticeably better than the Fairphone 4 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.