Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs ZTE Blade V50S 2023

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 doesn't.

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Performance 77
Display 85
Camera 67
Battery 81
Portability 55
Value for money 58
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Performance
Display 54
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50S 2023 better?

  • Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the ZTE Blade V50S 2023, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). 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 66/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Huawei Mate 80 Pro: The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Blade V50S 2023: The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 80 Pro ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 2084779
Geekbench Single 1680
Geekbench Multi 6200
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 2844x1260 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 5.0 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm 165.0×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 207 g 207 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 V50S 2023
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2844x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 5700 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
$1299
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (85/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (67/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (81/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

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 V50S 2023?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.