Nothing Phone (3) vs ZTE Blade V50S 2023

The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 61/100 vs 16/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nothing Phone (3) has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 45 points (61/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 54
Design 52
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 198g vs 207g

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50S 2023 better?

  • Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the ZTE Blade V50S 2023, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 45 points higher (61/100 vs 16/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade V50S 2023: The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3) ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 2306162
Geekbench Single 2162
Geekbench Multi 6847
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 2800x1260 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5150 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm 165.0×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 198 g 207 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3)
$799
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (43/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (78/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (54/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).

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 (3) or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 45 points (61/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.