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).

The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V50 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 38
Design 48
Value for money 69
ZTE Blade V50
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 35
Design 77
Value for money 86
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • 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)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
ZTE Blade V50
$351

Price difference: $248. ZTE Blade V50 is cheaper by $248.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.