Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs ZTE Blade A3 Plus

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 20/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 2050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus doesn't; the ZTE Blade A3 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 207g).

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 55 points (75/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Performance 77
Display 85
Camera 67
Battery 81
Portability 55
Value for money 58
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
Performance
Display 36
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 51
Value for money
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5700 vs 2050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A3 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 207g

  • Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 55 points higher (75/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).

Huawei Mate 80 Pro: The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Blade A3 Plus: The ZTE Blade A3 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 80 Pro ZTE Blade A3 Plus
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030 MediaTek
AnTuTu 2084779
Geekbench Single 1680
Geekbench Multi 6200
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 5.0" TFT LCD
Resolution 2844x1260 480x960
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5700 mAh 2050 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 5 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 3 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 5.0 Android 11 (Go edition)
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm 137.0×68.0×10.5 mm
Weight 207 g 188 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 3MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2844x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
  • 5.0" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 480x960
  • Refresh rate: —
36
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 5700 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
  • 2050 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
$1299
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (85/100 vs 36/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (67/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (81/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 55 points (75/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade A3 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.