Nothing Phone (2) vs ZTE Blade V50
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) is priced at $599, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 44/100 vs 32/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V50 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4700); the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 201g).
Nothing Phone (2)
ZTE Blade V50
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 35/100)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 201g
- Cheaper: $351 vs $599
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 12 points higher (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (54/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (54/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (86/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | ZTE Blade V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1436722 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $599 | $351 |
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Blade V50
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $248. ZTE Blade V50 is cheaper by $248.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (18/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (54/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (77/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (86/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V50 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.