Huawei Hi nova 9z vs ZTE Blade V80 Design
The Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (), while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Hi nova 9z leads — 30/100 vs 29/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V80 Design has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade V80 Design has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't.
Huawei Hi nova 9z
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 19/100)
Comparing the Huawei Hi nova 9z vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the Huawei Hi nova 9z scores 1 points higher (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei Hi nova 9z | ZTE Blade V80 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" LCD IPS | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 5W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (36/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z edges out the ZTE Blade V80 Design by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Hi nova 9z over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.