Nothing Phone (2a) vs ZTE Blade V50

The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) is priced at $349, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 40/100 vs 32/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800).

The Nothing Phone (2a) 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)
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 42
Design 62
Value for money 86
ZTE Blade V50
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 35
Design 77
Value for money 86
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
  • Cheaper: $349 vs $351

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (54/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 190g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 8 points higher (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (54/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (54/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100.

Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) ZTE Blade V50
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
AnTuTu 985261
Geekbench Single 1100
Geekbench Multi 3000
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1084 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 45W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 190 g 178 g
Price $349 $351
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 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 (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • 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)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
ZTE Blade V50
$351

Price difference: $2. Nothing Phone (2a) is cheaper by $2.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (4/100 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) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (54/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).

design

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

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100.

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) 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) and the ZTE Blade V50?

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

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 27/100).

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

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