Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs ZTE Blade V80 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 43/100 vs 32/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro doesn't.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- Faster charging: 50W vs 5W
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the ZTE Blade V80 Pro, 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 38/100). 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 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (62/100 vs 38/100). 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 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | ZTE Blade V80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 108 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 | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 166.0×79.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $459 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
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 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (62/100 vs 38/100).
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 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V80 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
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 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.