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.
Nokia G42
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- Faster charging: 20W vs 5W
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Overall rating 39/100
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — | — |
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
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).
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.