Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs ZTE Blade V50

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) is priced at $459, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 43/100 vs 32/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 201g).

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V50 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 44
Design 48
Value for money 78
ZTE Blade V50
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 35
Design 77
Value for money 86
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 201g
  • Cheaper: $351 vs $459

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 11 points higher (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Pro ZTE Blade V50
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 1063102
Geekbench Single 1162
Geekbench Multi 3315
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 50W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 201 g 178 g
Price $459 $351
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
ZTE Blade V50
$351

Price difference: $108. ZTE Blade V50 is cheaper by $108.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 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 (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (62/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (77/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V50 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the ZTE Blade V50?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the ZTE Blade V50?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.