Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 40/100 vs 29/100 (a 11-point difference).

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V80 Design — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 44
Design 62
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?

  • Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 11 points higher (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (58/100 vs 27/100). 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 V80 Design (58/100 vs 27/100). 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 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). 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 V80 Design: The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Plus ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 1037391
Geekbench Single 1111
Geekbench Multi 2560
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2412 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 50W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm
Weight 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 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 V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (58/100 vs 27/100).

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 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

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 V80 Design?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V80 Design — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

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

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 V80 Design?

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 V80 Design?

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