Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 43/100 vs 29/100 (a 14-point difference).

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V80 Design — the overall rating gap is 14 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 V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 14 points higher (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 55/100). 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 V80 Design (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (78/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V80 Design: The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Pro ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 1063102
Geekbench Single 1162
Geekbench Multi 3315
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2392x1080 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 50W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm
Weight 201 g
Price $459
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 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 V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknown
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 V80 Design (62/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V80 Design — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

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

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 V80 Design?

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 V80 Design?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.