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).
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 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)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 48/100)
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).
| 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 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.