Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs ZTE Blade V50S 2023

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 40/100 vs 16/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 doesn't; the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 207g).

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 24 points (40/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 44
Design 62
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 190g vs 207g

  • Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50S 2023 better?

  • Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the ZTE Blade V50S 2023, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 24 points higher (40/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (62/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade V50S 2023: The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Plus ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 1037391
Geekbench Single 1111
Geekbench Multi 2560
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 50W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm 165.0×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 190 g 207 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
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, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (58/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (62/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 24 points (40/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (58/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

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 V50S 2023?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.