Huawei nova 9 vs ZTE Blade V80 Pro
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 9 leads — 33/100 vs 32/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V80 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei nova 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro doesn't; the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 195g).
Huawei nova 9
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- Faster charging: 66W vs 5W
- Lighter: 175g vs 195g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (38/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Pro, the Huawei nova 9 scores 1 points higher (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro and the Huawei nova 9 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | ZTE Blade V80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | 166.0×79.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro and the Huawei nova 9 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (81/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 edges out the ZTE Blade V80 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro — 32/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.