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.

The ZTE Blade V80 Design is noticeably better than the Fairphone 4 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 49
Battery 9
Design 18
Value for money 79
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 5W

  • Better camera (49/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Fairphone 4: The Fairphone 4 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 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
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 25MP
49
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • 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 4
  • 3905 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
9
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 4
$449
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 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).

Frequently asked questions
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.