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).
Nothing Phone (2a)
ZTE Blade V50
- 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)
- Lighter: 178g vs 190g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 62/100)
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.
| 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 |
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V50
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $2. Nothing Phone (2a) is cheaper by $2.
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.
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.