Nokia G42 vs ZTE Blade V80 Pro

The Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro leads — 48/100 vs 39/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro doesn't.

The ZTE Blade V80 Pro edges out the Nokia G42 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G42
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
Performance
Display 60
Camera 41
Battery 43
Portability 65
Value for money
What makes Nokia G42 better?
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 5W
  • Lighter: 193g vs 195g

  • Overall rating 39/100
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (60/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G42 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Pro, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro scores 9 points higher (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro leads (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).

Nokia G42: The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade V80 Pro: The ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G42 ZTE Blade V80 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 477542
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1816
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1612 900x1940
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 20W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 560 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm 166.0×79.0×7.7 mm
Weight 193 g 195 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nokia G42
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G42
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
60
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G42
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (60/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The ZTE Blade V80 Pro edges out the Nokia G42 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia G42 and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The Nokia G42 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro — 48/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G42 or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The ZTE Blade V80 Pro leads on camera score (41/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G42 over the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.