Nothing Phone (2a) vs ZTE Blade V80 Design
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 40/100 vs 29/100 (a 11-point difference).
Nothing Phone (2a)
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 11 points higher (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (54/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the ZTE Blade V80 Design 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 V80 Design (54/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | ZTE Blade V80 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Price | $349 | — |
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the ZTE Blade V80 Design 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 V80 Design (54/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Nothing Phone (2a) 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) and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.