Nothing Phone (3) vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 61/100 vs 29/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000).

The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design by 32 points (61/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 54
Design 52
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?

  • Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 32 points higher (61/100 vs 29/100). 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 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (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 V80 Design (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). 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 V80 Design: The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3) ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 2306162
Geekbench Single 2162
Geekbench Multi 6847
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2800x1260 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5150 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 5W
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 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm
Weight 198 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3)
$799
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (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 V80 Design (78/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (54/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

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 V80 Design?

The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design by 32 points (61/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

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 V80 Design?

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

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.