Nothing Phone (2) vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 44/100 vs 29/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V80 Design has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700).

The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V80 Design — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 38
Design 48
Value for money 69
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (54/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (38/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 15 points higher (44/100 vs 29/100). 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 Nothing Phone (2) leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (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 V80 Design (54/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade V80 Design: The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2) ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 1436722
Geekbench Single 1500
Geekbench Multi 4200
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2412x1080 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 5W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm
Weight 201 g
Price $599
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 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 V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (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 V80 Design (54/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V80 Design — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

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 V80 Design?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.