Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs ZTE Blade V50

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) and the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 40/100 vs 32/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800).

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges out the ZTE Blade V50 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 44
Design 62
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade V50
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 35
Design 77
Value for money 86
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 190g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 8 points higher (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (86/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus 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 (2a) Plus ZTE Blade V50
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
AnTuTu 1037391
Geekbench Single 1111
Geekbench Multi 2560
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 50W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 190 g 178 g
Price $351
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • 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 (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknown
ZTE Blade V50
$351
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 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 (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (58/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (77/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges out the ZTE Blade V50 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the ZTE Blade V50?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (58/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the ZTE Blade V50?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.