Huawei Nova 16 vs ZTE Blade V80 Design
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 16 leads — 48/100 vs 29/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000).
Huawei Nova 16
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (13/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the Huawei Nova 16 scores 19 points higher (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | ZTE Blade V80 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Price | $445 | — |
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (58/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (70/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V80 Design — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Huawei Nova 16 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Huawei Nova 16 leads on performance (13/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.