Nothing Phone (3) vs ZTE Blade V50
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) is priced at $799, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 61/100 vs 32/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 198g).
Nothing Phone (3)
ZTE Blade V50
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 35/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 198g
- Cheaper: $351 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 29 points higher (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | ZTE Blade V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 2306162 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $799 | $351 |
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Blade V50
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $448. ZTE Blade V50 is cheaper by $448.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (43/100 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 (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (78/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (54/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (77/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 29 points (61/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.